The 2021 salmon angling season for the island portion of the province is set to open June 1 and close September 7. The season in Labrador is scheduled to begin June 15 and close September 15.

Salmon licences will be available at retail vendors such as gas stations, convenience stores, and major chain stores. Anglers are not required to sign licences upon purchase, but must sign their licences before going onto rivers for the licence to be valid.

Management measures announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for the 2021-22 Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery state:

• Anglers will be permitted to retain a total of two salmon, with a maximum of one salmon on Class 2 rivers;
• There is 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;
• On Class 0 rivers, anglers are permitted to catch and release a limit of two fish per day.
• The retention of salmon on non-scheduled waters is not permitted.

For an explanation of river classes please check the 2021-2022 Fisheries and Oceans Canada Angler’s Guide.

For more information, contact the Provincial Wildlife Division at 709-637-2025 or wildlifelicence@gov.nl.ca.

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Media contact
Craig Renouf
Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture
709-637-2923, 640-6922
craigrenouf@gov.nl.ca