MACKEREL UPDATE FROM DFO:  As of July 7, 2026, the preliminary data indicates approximately 475.3 tonnes (t) of Atlantic mackerel have been landed, which is 101.8% of the first portion of the mackerel bait fishery (466.67 t).

 

A notice to pause fishing on July 8 at 12:00 PM (Atlantic) is attached for your reference, Click on the following link to view the notice:  

http://peifa.org/members/docs/Notice 2026 AMAC July 8 closure .pdf


Renew your
PEIFA MEMBERSHIP

 

Renew Now

© Rachel Peters Photography


Notices

May 6, 2015
Notice to Fish Harvesters LFA 24 - Lobster
Notice to Fish Harvesters for the 2015 Lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area 24 see more

May 1, 2015
Variation Order Herring 16C and E
see more

April 30, 2015
Update - April 30 2015 - Spring Lobster Season Opening
see more

April 27, 2015
Spring Herring HFA 16C&E - Agreement on Opening date details
see more

April 27, 2015
Update - April 27 2015 - Spring Lobster Season Opening
see more

April 27, 2015
SFA 22 Scallop Fishery - Conference call to discuss Opening of 2015 Season
see more

April 24, 2015
DFO Notice - Spring Lobster Fishery - Delay
DFO Notice to Fish Harvesters - April 23, 2015 see more

April 23, 2015
Notice to Fish Harvesters - Snow Crab
see more

April 22, 2015
Spring Herring HFA 16C&E Delay
Spring Herring fishery in HFA 16C&E is postponed due to ice conditions. see more

April 22, 2015
Discussions - Opening date - PEI Spring Lobster Fishery 2015
Proceedings for upcoming discussion on opening date for spring lobster fishery on PEI for 2015: see more