Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery Newfoundland and Labrador (2023)
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 2023-2024 Angler’s Guide for details. For a complete description of Zones, see the map insert included in the 2023-2024 Angler’s Guide. The 2023-2024 Angler’s Guide will be available in 2023.
Management measures
The management measures for recreational salmon fishing in 2023 are as follows:
- 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. Class 0 rivers are permitted a catch and release limit of two fish per day.
- The retention of salmon on non-scheduled waters is not permitted.
- The multi-faceted Environmental Protocol will continue.
- Full details on the regulations, seasons, bag limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas will be contained in the 2023-2024 Angler’s Guide which will be available in booklet form and online in 2023.
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