FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO ANGLERS

na.21.003

 

May 6, 2021 

2021-2022 Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery Management Approach

DFO wishes to advise anglers that management approach for 2021 and 2022 Atlantic Salmon recreational fishery are:

Season Dates:

Insular Newfoundland - June 1 to September 7

Labrador - June 15 to September 15

Management Measures:

Anglers will be permitted to retain a total of two salmon with a maximum of one salmon on Class 2 rivers.

A catch and release limit of three fish per day for all scheduled rivers in Newfoundland and Labrador with the exception of Class 0 rivers. On Class 0 rivers anglers are permitted to catch and release a limit of two fish per day.

The retention of salmon on non-scheduled waters is not permitted.

The continuation of the multi-faceted Environmental Protocol.

For additional information, refer to the Fisheries Management Decision online at: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/decisions/fm-2021-gp/index-atl-eng.html

Details on the regulations pertaining to bag limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas are contained in the 2021 - 2022 Angler's Guide which will be available soon in booklet form or on-line at www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/NL/AG/anglersguide

 

Contact:

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