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Month: October 2026

Notice to Fish Harvesters – Atlantic Halibut Fishery for the Inshore Fixed-Gear Fleet Closing in 3Ps – nf.26.238

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.26.238B 2026-180 Oct. 21, 2026 Atlantic Halibut Fishery for the Inshore Fixed-Gear Fleet Closing in 3Ps DFO advises that the directed Atlantic
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – Fixed Gear Herring Closing in NAFO Division 2J (HFA 1-2) – nf.26.237

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.26.237B 2026-179 Oct. 21, 2026 Fixed Gear Herring Closing in NAFO Division 2J (HFA 1-2) DFO advises that the Fixed Gear (Barr/Tuck
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13A &13B LOBSTER PROPOSAL RESULTS

With a 60% return rate of ballots, the results are as follows; 52%- Voted YES (In support of the proposal moving forward) 48%- Voted NO (In support of the proposal
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9A FLEET MEETING – NOVEMBER 09

There will be a 9A Crab Fleet Meeting at the Legion in Riverhead on November 9th at 10:00AM. Please reach out to your staff rep or committee members if you
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FFAW-Unifor Welcomes Renewal of Atlantic Fisheries Fund

St. John’s, NL—FFAW-Unifor welcomes today’s announcement of a five-year, $300-million renewal of the Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF), ensuring continued investment in research, innovation, and development across Atlantic Canada’s fishing industry.
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – Reopening of the 3Ps Cod Fishery to the Placentia Bay less than 35′ fixed-gear fleet – nf.26.236

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.26.236B Oct. 14, 2026 Reopening of the 3Ps Cod Fishery to the Placentia Bay less than 35′ fixed-gear fleet DFO advises that
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*** SNOW CRAB HARVESTERS LICENSED TO FISH IN CMA 11E ONLY***

The 2026 Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is underway collecting information used in the stock assessment and informing Science Advice to Resource Managers. Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate
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8A FLEET MEETING – NOVEMBER 02

Please be advised there will be an 8A crab fleet meeting on November 02, 2026, at Cape Broyle Hall at 9:00 a.m. See attached for agenda items. Please reach out
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – 4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FOURTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE FIXED-GEAR FLEET – nf.26.235

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.26.235B 2026-178 Oct. 8, 2026 4RST ATLANTIC HALIBUT – FOURTH SEASONAL OPENING DATE FOR THE NL INSHORE FIXED-GEAR FLEET DFO advises that
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Notice to Fish Harvesters – North Atlantic Right Whale Vigilance Advisory – nf.26.234

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS nf.26.234B Oct. 6, 2026 North Atlantic Right Whale Vigilance Advisory This North Atlantic right whale (NARW) Vigilance Advisory is to inform you
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