Notice to Fish Harvesters - Opening Dates for Commercial Eel Fishery in Inland Waters - nf.26.143
June 17, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.143B
Jun. 17, 2026
Opening Dates for Commercial Eel Fishery in Inland Waters
DFO advises fish harvesters that the opening date for the commercial eel fishery in inland waters using eel pots is July 1, 2026.
The season will open to fyke nets on August 15, 2026.
The eel fishery for all gear types will close on October 31, 2026.
Fish harvesters are reminded that closures due to environmental conditions on scheduled salmon rivers will result in closure of the eel fishery on these rivers. During the closures, fish harvesters will be permitted to leave the fyke nets in the rivers. However, the bag on the end of the net must be removed to permit the escapement of salmonids and eels.
Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are now available online in 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: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
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For information, contact:
Beth Ann Hawco
Senior Resource Manager
Resource Management and Indigenous Fisheries
Tel : 709-765-1566
Email: bethann.hawco@dfo-mpo.gc.ca