Public Notice - 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Season Extension - pn.25.012
August 21, 2025
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
PUBLIC NOTICE
pn.25.012B
2025-210
Aug. 21, 2025
2025 Newfoundland and Labrador Recreational Groundfish Fishery Season Extension
With wildfires significantly limiting many people’s ability to take part in the Recreational Groundfish Fishery and expected challenging sea conditions in the coming days, DFO advises that the 2025 recreational groundfish fishery season will be extended to include two additional weekends in September:
Saturday, September 06, 2025 to Monday, September 08, 2025
Saturday, September 13, 2025 to Monday, September 15, 2025
All other rules and regulations for the fishery remain the same. Details on the management measures for the 2025 Newfoundland and Labrador recreational groundfish fishery can be found online at the following website:
https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/decisions/fm-2025-gp/index-atl-eng.html
The public is encouraged to follow safe boating practices and be aware of the local weather and sea conditions before leaving port. The Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide offers valuable tips on how to safely load your boat – https://tc.canada.ca/sites/default/files/2024-03/tp_511e.pdf\
The Department will launch a public consultation process this fall on the recreational groundfish fishery.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-087 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-210 comes into effect on August 22, 2025.
“Public Notices” are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en
If you would like all public notices sent to you directly by email, please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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For information, contact:
Robyn Morris
Senior Resource Manager
Tel: (709) 690-5021
Email: robyn.morris@dfo-mpo.gc.ca