FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO ANGLERS 

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May 26, 2021

2021 Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery - Reminder

DFO wishes to remind anglers that the 2021 season for the Atlantic Salmon recreational fishery are:

Insular Newfoundland - June 1 to September 7, 2021.

Labrador - June 15 to September 15, 2021.

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 is available on-line at www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/NL/AG/anglersguide

With salmon season approaching, we encourage you to check out our short video on best practices for catch and release angling: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/videos/practices-pratiques-eng.html

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Orders 2020-236, 2020-231, 2020-232, 2020-233, and 2020-234 have been revoked and Variation Orders 2021-062, 2021-063, 2021-064, 2021-065, and 2021-066 come into effect on May 27, 2021. 

Contact:

Connie Dobbin-Vincent
Resource Manager
Tel. (709) 772-6319
E-mail: connie.dobbin-vincent@dfo-mpo.gc.ca