Atlantic Mackerel Advisory Committee Bait Notice
After the second portion of the bait fishery closed, on August 18, 2024, the Department has calculated that a total of approximately 439.6 tonnes of Atlantic mackerel have been caught for the purposes of bait, which is 93.5% of the 470 tonne quota. The breakdown of landings is as follows: Maritimes Region (67.5 tonnes), Gulf Region (311.8 tonnes), Quebec Region (37.1 tonnes), and Newfoundland and Labrador Region (23.3 tonnes).
DFO is aware that harvesters across the four eastern regions are interested in seeing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery re-open. However, any re-opening would likely result in landings exceeding the authorized 470 tonne total allowable catch. The Department also has no intention of releasing any additional quota as the status of stock remains in the Critical Zone.
2024 Herring fall fishery CHP (mobile and fixed gear)
Opening of the fishing season in LFA25
Representatives on the call today agreed that the season will open on Wednesday, August 7 at 6 a.m. (dumping day only. Notice to fishermen will be available shortly.
A reminder:
This year, you won't be able to lift your traps before 4 a.m. on August 8.
You must also print out the most recent version of your permit conditions.
Have a great season!
MODIFICATIONS TO SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR THE LOBSTER FISHERY IN LOBSTER FISHING AREA (LFA) 25
Notice to Fish Harvesters: sGSL Mackerel Bait fishery (2nd allocation)
Notice to Fish Harvesters ROCK CRAB LFA 23 - 2024 Management Measures
Notice to Fish Harvesters: 2024 – LOBSTER CONSERVATION HARVESTING PLAN FOR LOBSTER FISHING AREA (LFA) 25
Message from DFO
Moncton, NB – July 11, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region, announces the 2024 management measures for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25. Unless indicated otherwise, existing management measures remain in place. Please refer to your lobster licence conditions for further details. Licence conditions are available on the National Online Licensing System.
Opening date
The opening for LFA 25 is scheduled to take place on August 9 at 6:00 a.m. The last day of the fishing season will be October 10. The opening of the fishery is subject to weather conditions. If there is a delay, the season will lengthen one day for one day at the end of the season, up to a maximum of 4 days.