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
- Date modified:
- 2022-11-25