Notice to Fish Harvesters - GREENLAND HALIBUT (TURBOT) FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO DIVISION 4RST - nf.25.281
December 11, 2025
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.25.281B
2025-283
Dec. 11, 2025
GREENLAND HALIBUT (TURBOT) FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO DIVISION 4RST
DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut (turbot) fixed gear fishery in NAFO Division 4RST, in all water depths will close for vessels less than 65 feet based in NAFO Divisions 4R at 2000 hours on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
DFO reminds harvesters that all gear must be removed from the water by closing time.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-214 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-283 comes into effect on December 12, 2025.
“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: miranda.pryor@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