Notice to Fish Harvesters - 3NO Fixed Gear Atlantic Halibut, Monkfish and Skate Opening - nf.26.188
July 17, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.188B
2026-112
Jul. 17, 2026
3NO Fixed Gear Atlantic Halibut, Monkfish and Skate Opening
DFO advises that the Inshore fishery in NAFO Divisions 3NO for Atlantic Halibut, Monkfish and Skate using longline will open on July 25, 2026 at 0600 hours for the following vessel classes:
A251, A254, A257, A260, A263, A266, A269, and A272
Licence conditions can be obtained by emailing kelly.firmage-obrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling (709) 685-0344.
Fish harvesters are reminded that all licence holders are required to provide a Daily Report of your fishing activity.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-104 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-112 comes into effect on July 18, 2026.
“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries 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 to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: NLPRI@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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For information, contact:
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 685-0344
Email: Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca