Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery Newfoundland and Labrador (2024)
Dates of season
| Zone | Area | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zones 3 – 8 | Cape Bauld to Cape Race | 1-Jun | Sept. 7 |
| Zones 9 – 12 | Cape Race to Cape Ray | 1-Jun | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 13 | Cape Ray to Cape St. Gregory | 1-Jun | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14A | Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld | 1-Jun | Sept. 7 |
| Zone 14B | L’Anse au Clair to Cape Charles | 15-Jun | Sept. 15 |
| Zones 1 and 2 | Labrador North and East | 15-Jun | 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 2024-2025 Angler’s Guide for details. For a complete description of Zones, see the map insert included in the 2024-2025 Angler’s Guide. The 2024-2025 Angler’s Guide will be available in 2024.
Management measures
The management measures for recreational salmon fishing in 2024 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.
- Environmental Protocol as outlined in Angler’s Guide.
- Full details on the regulations, seasons, bag limits, river classification, closed areas and special management areas will be contained in the 2024-2025 Angler’s Guide which will be available in booklet form and online in the coming months.
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