Notice to Fish Harvesters - Inshore Fixed-Gear Northern Cod Buddy-Up Application Available - nf.25.135

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.25.135B

Jun. 19, 2025

Inshore Fixed-Gear Northern Cod Buddy-Up Application Available

DFO wishes to advise inshore fixed-gear Northern cod harvesters that Buddy-Up will be authorized for the 2025 season. The 2025 Buddy-Up Application is available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) https://fishing-peche.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/

The inshore fixed-gear Northern cod Buddy-Up application can be downloaded and submitted by following the Step-By-Step Instructions through NOLS https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/sdc-cps/products-produits/request-demande-eng.html

Any harvesters experiencing issues with accessing their online NOLS account, should contact the NOLS Support Line 1-877-535-7307 to have the issue resolved. For more information on the Buddy-Up policy for Northern cod, please contact your local Area Office detachment.

“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:
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 292-5167
Email: David.Small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Murray Perrett
A/Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel.: (709) 899-2938
Email: Murray.Perrett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca