Notice to Fish Harvesters - Snow Crab Season Extension for Crab Fishing Areas in NAFO Division 3K - nf.26.170
July 3, 2026
FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
nf.26.170B
2026-099
Jul. 3, 2026
Snow Crab Season Extension for Crab Fishing Areas in NAFO Division 3K
DFO advises that the Snow crab fishery will now close at 2000 hours on July 14, 2026 in Crab Management Areas in NAFO Division 3K. These season extensions apply to the following Crab Management Areas:
Areas 4, 3A, and 3D
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2026-089 has been revoked and Variation Order 2026-099 will come into force on July 4, 2026.
“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: NLPRI@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