The N.L. food fishery is expanding this summer. Here's what you need to know

The N.L. food fishery is expanding this summer. Here's what you need to know

In some parts of Newfoundland and Labrador, the annual recreational food fishery is being expanded for the coming summer — a move the federal fisheries minister says will improve safety on the water.

Expanded summer food fishery approved in parts of N.L. - NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source

There’s big news for the food fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador. Some parts of the province will be allowed to fish for cod seven days a week this summer because of the healthy status of northern cod. NTV’s Beth Penney has more in this report. The post Expanded summer food fishery approved in parts of N.L. appeared first on NTV: Newfoundland and Labrador's Most Trusted News Source.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Releases Management Approach for the Food Fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador

May 15, 2026 St. John's, NL - Today, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the management approach for the annual Food Fishery, in Newfoundland and Labrador. Cod is an iconic species in Newfoundland and Labrador, deeply woven into its culture, history, and coastal way of life. Following a public survey that drew more than 9,500 responses, as well as

Summer Food Fishery Extended to Full Weeks in Much of NL

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is extending the food fishery in some parts of Newfoundland and Labrado...