Notice to Fish Harvesters - Atlantic Halibut Fishery for the Inshore Fixed-Gear Fleet Closing in 3Ps - nf.26.238
October 21, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.238B
2026-180
Oct. 21, 2026
Atlantic Halibut Fishery for the Inshore Fixed-Gear Fleet Closing in 3Ps
DFO advises that the directed Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will close for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet at 1200 hours on October 22, 2026, as the quota is expected to be taken.
There will be no Atlantic halibut bycatch permitted after this time.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2026-178 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-180 comes into effect on October 22, 2026.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:
Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: 709-279-7626
Email: jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca