Based on current Atlantic mackerel landings DFO has decided to close the commercial Atlantic mackerel fishery in all areas at noon on Tuesday, October 9th, 2018.

DFO will allow Harvesters that do not have access to handline for bait to ask for new licence conditions to allow the use of handline (instead of gillnets) for this year only. 

- This amended licence will be valid through November 30, 2018

- The licence will allow harvesters to land up to 1,000 pounds per day

- The gear is limited to 3 rods/lines with a maximum of 6 hooks

- Regular bait catch reporting through logbooks will apply

If you wish to make this change and obtain revised mackerel bait conditions through the National Online LIcense System by early next week.

 You can find the Notice to Fisher Harvesters by clicking here.

The New Variation Order can be found by clicking here. 

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Notices

October 2, 2018

Notice to Fishers - LFA 25 Lobster

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September 27, 2018

Commercial Halibut Reallocation

Opening October 1st to October 6th, 2018 (inclusive) see more

September 25, 2018

Mexican tuna quota Update

DFO announced the release of the Mexican tuna quota to the PEI Fleet today. see more

September 17, 2018

Unofficial Draw List - 2018 Halibut Reallocation Draw

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September 6, 2018

Herring Research - Seeking participant to assist with Acoustic sounding grids in North Lake and Fishermens Bank

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September 5, 2018

Bluefin Tuna CHP

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September 4, 2018

CHP and Notice to Fishers - HFA 16F

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August 21, 2018

VO - HFA 16C&E daily and weekend closures

Variation Order for daily and weekend closures in HFA 16 C&E see more

August 16, 2018

Notice and Management Measures - Herring 16CE

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August 8, 2018

Notice to Fishers - Eel

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