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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3NOP - nf.26.116

May 21, 2026

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.26.116B

2026-071

May. 21, 2026

Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3NOP

DFO advises that the 3NOP portion of the Industry-DFO Longline Survey Program for 3NOPs4VWX5Zc Atlantic halibut will open to NL-based participants (Vessel Class A282) on May 22, 2026, at 0600 hours.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2026-068 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-071 will come into force on May 22, 2026.

Notices to Fish Harvesters for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage 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:
Nancy Pond
Senior Resource Manager
Tel: (709) 725-6912
Email: nancy.pond@dfo-mpo.gc.ca