Notice to Fish Harvesters 16F Herring - 2026 Fall Herring Fishery Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wishes to advise the 2026 16F fall herring fishery Total Allowable Catch (TAC) is 2,072 t. The fall fishery will open at 18:00 hours on Sunday, September 13, 2026 until 12:00 hours on October 9, 2026 or until the quota is harvested, whichever comes first. In 2026, daily closures will again be implemented for the fall fishery from 12:00 hours to 18:00 hours in addition to weekend closures for all weekends while the fishery is open.
Fall weekend closures: 1. 12:00 hours Friday, September 18 to 18:00 hours Sunday, September 20 2. 12:00 hours Friday, September 25 to 18:00 hours Sunday, September 27 3. 12:00 hours Friday, October 2 to 18:00 hours Sunday, October 4 The fishing depth restriction of 50 feet in a portion of 16F will again be implemented by Conditions of License in 2026. Hail Out - Fishers must hail out at least 1 hour before departing for each fishing trip as per the Conditions of License in 2026. Electronic Logbook (ELOG) - The voluntary use of an ELOG for Gulf Region harvesters is authorized again in 2026.
Additional information is available on the following website: Electronic logbooks (ELOGS) https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/sdc-cps/nir-nei/elog-index-jbe-eng.html Furthermore, it is reminded that during the period when fishing is authorized, it is the responsibility of the license holder to take into account the marine safety notices issued, among others, by Environment and Climate Change Canada, as well as the standards and best practices in marine safety, and to take all measures to ensure a safe fishery. Harvesters must refer to the conditions of license for compliance requirements.