Notice to Fish Harvesters - 4R LOBSTER FISHING OPENING (AREA 13A) - nf.26.083
April 24, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.083B
2026-042
Apr. 24, 2026
4R LOBSTER FISHING OPENING (AREA 13A)
DFO advises Lobster Fishing Area 13A will open at 0600 hours, April 27, 2026, and close July 8, 2026 at 2000 hours.
Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48-hour gear-setting period after the opening date.
Harvesters are also reminded they are permitted to harvest bait for the lobster fishery as per the conditions of their bait license.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-040 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2026-042 will come into force on April 25, 2026.
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