2017 – 2019 Atlantic Salmon Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
Dates of Season
| ZONE | AREA | OPENS | CLOSES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3 - 8 | Cape Bauld to Cape Race | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zones 9 - 12 | Cape Race to Cape Ray | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 13 | Cape Ray to Cape St. Gregory | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14A | Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld | June 1 | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14B | L’Anse au Clair to Cape Charles | June 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | Labrador North and East | June 15 | Sept. 15 |
| Fall Angling | Gander River, Exploits River, Humber River | Sept. 8 | Oct. 7 |
Note: Some individual rivers may have different opening and closing dates. Check the watershed management plans section in the 2017-2018 Angler’s Guide for details. For a complete description of Zones, see the map insert included in the 2017-2018 Angler’s Guide.
Management measures
Management measures for recreational salmon fishing in 2017-2019 remain the same as 2016 with the following exceptions:
- South Brook, a small tributary of the Humber River, is changed from Class 6 to Class 0.
- Section of Flat Bay Brook above the Look Out Brook run, upstream to its source is closed.
- Daily catch & release limit in Zone 1 (Labrador) is changed from four fish to eight fish.
Details on the regulations pertaining to bag limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas are contained in the 2017-2018 Angler’s Guide.
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This information is applicable from 2017 and 2018.
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