Notice to Fish Harvesters - Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3PN - nf.26.078
April 22, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.078B
Apr. 22, 2026
Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3PN
DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Pn, for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will close at 2000 hours April 22, 2026 due to incidental catch of Cod exceeding the established protocols.
Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are available online in the Fishery Notices section of the DFO Newfoundland and Labrador Region webpage at: https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en.
If you would like to have all Notices to Fish Harvesters for commercial fisheries sent to you directly by email, please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
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For information, contact:
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca