N.L. fall recreational groundfish fishery reopening

DFO reminds the public that the fall recreational groundfish fishery for

Newfoundland and Labrador will begin Saturday, Sept. 27 and run until Sunday, Oct. 5.

All management measures remain in place for the fall fishery, including the limit of five groundfish per day (including cod). The maximum boat limit, when three or more people are fishing, is 15 groundfish. This includes tour boats.

For safety reasons, fishing is only permitted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.

Contact your local DFO office for more information on management measures.