Fishery openings and closures

Commercial, recreational, Aboriginal and food fisheries are subject to closure for conservation, safety, contamination, seasonal or other reasons.

Updated information on openings and closures can be found at:

Atlantic and Arctic fisheries

• Atlantic and Arctic commercial fisheries by species
• Gulf Region variation and prohibition orders
• Maritimes Region variation and prohibition orders
• Quebec Region variation and prohibition orders
• Newfoundland and Labrador Region fishery notices
• Quebec Region notices to fish harvesters
• Seasonal fishery decisions

Recreational fishing season opening dates and regulations are available by region on our Recreational fishing page.

Pacific fisheries

• Commercial 
• Recreational 
• Aboriginal