TUNA FLEET MEETING IN ST. JOHN’S
FFAW will be holding a meeting for all FFAW Bluefin Tuna Fish Harvesters on November 19th at 10am at the Sandman Hotel (227 Kenmount Road) in St. John’s. A formal
Member Updates
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
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
*** 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
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
FALL LINE-TRAWL FISHERY TAGGING OPPORTUNITY
FFAW is now accepting applications for a halibut tagging opportunity. The goal is to tag 6 Atlantic halibut caught as bycatch in the Northern Cod Longline Fishery. Atlantic halibut will
MINISTER THOMPSON TAKES STANCE ON REC LOBSTER
Minister Joanne Thompson has responded to the request for a recreational lobster fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, and the answer is clear: no recreational lobster fishery will be considered. Licensed
MEDIA RELEASE: France Will Not Gain Access to Canadian Snow Crab
ST. JOHN’S, NL – Fish harvesters in Newfoundland and Labrador are clear: France cannot create access to snow crab on the Grand Banks by unilateral announcement, and Canadians will not consent
2026 ATLANTIC MACKEREL BAIT FISHERY ADDITIONAL THIRD OPENING
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) will re-open the competitive, personal-use Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador Mackerel Fishing Areas 1 through 14 at 0600 hours on October 03, 2026.
*** Snow Crab harvesters licensed to fish in CMA 10B only***
The 2026 Post-Season Snow Crab Survey is underway collecting information on our Snow Crab stock for use in the annual Newfoundland Region Snow Crab Stock Assessment. Completion of the survey
Notice to 13A and 13B Lobster License Harvesters
A mailout to all 13A and 13B Lobster License Holders have been mailed out on Friday, September 11. Please be advised that we have extended the deadline for return of
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