FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO ANGLERS

na.18.011

7/19/2018

ATLANTIC SALMON MANAGEMENT CHANGE

DFO wishes to advise that as a result of the in-season review of salmon returns (as of July 15), the management approach for the remainder of the season for insular Newfoundland is as follows:

• No retention of salmon will be permitted

• Catch and Release Angling only

• Rivers will close to all Angling when temperatures exceed 18 degrees Celsius

In addition, an in-season review for Labrador is scheduled July 24.  An announcement on the management approach for Labrador will follow once review is completed.  In the interim, Tag 1 will be valid until August 3.  

Catch and release limits remain at 3 fish per day for all rivers in Newfoundland and Labrador.  Retention of salmon on non-scheduled waters is not permitted.

Details on the regulations pertaining to bag limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas are contained in 2018 - 2019 Angler’s Guide which is available on-line at www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/NL/AG/anglersguide.

 

Contact:

Jackie Kean
Tel. (709) 772-2045
E-mail: jackie.kean@dfo-mpo.gc.ca