Newfoundland and Labrador Fishery Regulations (SOR/78-443)
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Regulations are current to 2024-08-18 and last amended on 2018-05-30. Previous Versions
SCHEDULE IX(Section 55)Salmon Fishery Areas
Aquaforte Area
1 Aquaforte Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Aquaforte in the district of Ferryland from the Northern Head of Aquaforte Harbour on the north to the north east point of Bauld Head on the south and within the area south east of these points.
Bauline Area
2 Bauline Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Bauline in the district of St. John’s East from Bradbury’s Bight on the west to Longer Gulch on the east.
Bay Bulls Area
3 Bay Bulls Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Bay Bulls in the district of Ferryland between Long Point and South Head.
Bay de Verde Area
4 Bay de Verde Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Bay de Verde in the district of Bay de Verde from Bonny Point on the west to Sailing Point on the east.
Brent’s Cove Area
5 Brent’s Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Brent’s Cove between the South Bill of Sleepy Line and White Rock in the district of White Bay.
Bluff Head Cove and Ragged Point Area
6 Bluff Head Cove and Ragged Point Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Bluff Head Cove and Ragged Point in the district of Twillingate from lower Bill Ragged Point to Naked Man, west from Bluff Head Rock, both inclusive.
Brigus South Area
7 Brigus South Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Brigus South in the district of Ferryland from Golden Cove Point, Brigus Head, on the south to Freshwater River on the north.
Cape Ray Area
8 Cape Ray Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Cape Ray in the district of St. George’s and Burgeo-La Poile from Black Rock Point on the north to Enragee Point on the south, both points inclusive.
Conche Area
9 Conche Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Conche, in the district of White Bay, from Cape Fox on the east to Cross Point on the west, both points inclusive.
Croque Area
10 Croque Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Croque in the district of White Bay from Croque Gull Island to the upper point of Flat Waters.
Crow Head and Mutfords Cove Area
11 Crow Head and Mutfords Cove Area means the waters adjacent to that part of the coast of insular Newfoundland in the vicinity of Crow Head and Mutfords Cove in the district of Twillingate, from Red Streak northwest of Bread and Butter Point to the western point of Shag Rocks, both inclusive.
Daniel’s Cove and Old Perlican Area
12 Daniel’s Cove and Old Perlican Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Daniel’s Cove and Old Perlican in the district of Carbonear, Bay de Verde from Breakheart Point on the east to Middle Point on the west, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter, and the waters of the Province adjacent to Perlican Island.
Deep Bay Area
12.1 Deep Bay Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Deep Bay, Fogo Island, from Long Point (Seal Cove, Fogo Island) in the north to Green Bush (Deep Bay Head) in the south, both points inclusive.
Englee-Roddickton Area
12.2 Englee-Roddickton Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Englee, Bide Arm and Roddickton from and including Cross Point in the north to but excluding Williamsport Light in the south.
Flat Rock Area
13 Flat Rock Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Flat Rock in the district of St. John’s East, from Small Point near Flat Rock on the north to Flat Rock Point on the south.
Fleur de Lys Area
13.1 Fleur de Lys Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Fleur de Lys in the district of White Bay from Cape Etat on the north to Paradise Point on the south, both inclusive.
Gillard’s Cove Area
14 Gillard’s Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Twillingate South Island from Middle Gulch on the north to the western end of Whyatt’s Island, on the southwest.
Gillesport Area
14.1 Gillesport Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Gillesport, Upper Jenkins Cove and Hearts Cove in the District of Twillingate, from Front Harbour, Gull Island on the north to Raggis Rock on the south, both points inclusive, and including all islands between those points.
Goose Cove Area
15 Goose Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Goose Cove in the district of White Bay from Gunning Point near Cape Goose to Blowhole Beach in Ireland Bight.
Grates Cove Area
15.1 Grates Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Grates Cove in the district of Trinity-Bay de Verde from Gull Island Point to Breakheart Point, both points inclusive.
Great Brehat Area
16 Great Brehat Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Great Brehat in the district of White Bay-North from Lion Head on the south to Milleau Rock on the north.
Great Harbour Deep Area
17 Great Harbour Deep Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Great Harbour Deep in the district of White Bay North from Trousers Cove Head on the north to Grandfather’s Rock on the south, both points inclusive.
Greenspond Area
18 Greenspond Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Greenspond in the district of Bonavista North between a line drawn due east from the northern point of Loo Cove on the north and a line drawn due east from the southern point of Shoe Cove Point on the south.
Griquet Area
18.1 Griquet Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Griquet in the District of White Bay from Bateau Point on the north to Back Cove Point on the south, both points inclusive.
Happy Adventure — Sandy Cove Area
19 Happy Adventure — Sandy Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Happy Adventure and Sandy Cove in the district of Bonavista South from Tossels Point to the west point of North Broad Cove, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter and also including waters adjacent to Swale and Seal Islands.
Harbour Round Area
20 Harbour Round Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Harbour Round in the district of White Bay from White Rock on the east to Hyne’s Point on the north, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter.
Heart’s Content Area
21 Heart’s Content Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Heart’s Content in the district of Trinity South from Saffron Point (Bacon Cove Head) on the east to Fox Cove Point on the west.
Job’s Cove Area
22 Job’s Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Job’s Cove in the district of Carbonear — Bay de Verde Bluff Head on the east to a line drawn south east by south half south from the easterly end of Murphy’s Island on the west.
La Scie Area
23 La Scie Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of La Scie, in the district of White Bay from Green Cove Point on the north to the bottom of Cape Cove on the south.
Lead Cove Area
24 Lead Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Lead Cove in the district of Trinity South and Carbonear — Bay de Verde from Middle Point on the east to Lead Cove Point on the west, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter, bounded by a course running north from Middle Point and north east from Lead Cove Point.
Little Bay Islands Area
25 Little Bay Islands Area means the waters adjacent to that part of the coast of the Island of Newfoundland from Beaver Cove Head on the west around Halls Bay Head to Shag Cliff on the east, both points inclusive, and includes the waters adjacent to Little Bay Islands.
Logy Bay Area
26 Logy Bay Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Logy Bay in the district of St. John’s East from the north point of Daylight Gulch on the north to Sugar Loaf Point on the south, both points inclusive.
Ming’s Bight Area
27 Ming’s Bight Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Ming’s Bight in the district of White Bay South from Cape Hat on the south to Point Roust on the north, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter.
New Perlican Area
28 New Perlican Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of New Perlican in the district of Trinity South from James Head to Upper Bauline Point West.
Nippers Harbour Area
29 Nippers Harbour Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Nippers Harbour in the district of Green Bay from Button Hole Point on the east to Rouge Harbour on the west, both points inclusive.
Old Bonaventure and New Bonaventure Area
30 Old Bonaventure and New Bonaventure Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Old Bonaventure and New Bonaventure in the district of Trinity North between the Eastern Head of Pope’s Harbour on the west to Thoroughfare Point, Ireland’s Eye Island; thence to the lower point of Bonaventure Head on the east.
Outer Cove Area
31 Outer Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the district of St. John’s East from and including Torbay Point on the south to Ship Cove Point on the north.
Petty Harbour Area
32 Petty Harbour Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Petty Harbour in the district of St. John’s West from the North Head of Petty Harbour on the north to Long Point on the south, both points inclusive.
Portugal Cove Area
33 Portugal Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Portugal Cove in the district of St. John’s West between Goat Cove and Bradbury’s Point.
Pouch Cove Area
34 Pouch Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Pouch Cove in the district of St. John’s East from Cripple Cove Rock on the north to Small Point on the south, inclusive of the former but exclusive of the latter.
Red Head Cove Area
35 Red Head Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Red Head Cove in the district of Bay de Verde between Gull Island Point South and Red Head.
Round Harbour Area
36 Round Harbour Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Round Harbour in the district of Green Bay between Long Rocks on the west and the South Bill of Scrape Point on the east, both points inclusive.
Salvage Area
37 Salvage Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Salvage from Tossle Point to Billy Oldford’s Point, both points inclusive.
Shoe Cove Area
38 Shoe Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Shoe Cove, in the district of Green Bay from Black Rock on the north to Kettle Gulch Point on the south.
Sibley’s Cove, Brownsdale and New Melbourne Area
39 Sibley’s Cove, Brownsdale and New Melbourne Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Sibley’s Cove, Brownsdale and New Melbourne in the district of Trinity South from Lead Cove Point on the east to lower Island Point on the west, exclusive of the former but inclusive of the latter.
Snooks Arm Area
40 Snooks Arm Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Snooks Arm in the district of Green Bay from Pigeon Island on the east to Sleepy Cove on the west, both points inclusive.
St. Anthony Area
41 St. Anthony Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of St. Anthony, in the district of White Bay from Gunning Point including Ceremallarie Island near St. Anthony to Northeast Head in St. Anthony Bight.
St. Anthony Bight Area
42 St. Anthony Bight Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of St. Anthony Bight from Raggedy Gulch, Cape St. Anthony to Corner of the Island, St. Anthony Bight, in the district of White Bay.
St. Carol’s Area
43 St. Carol’s Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of St. Carol’s, in the district of White Bay from Raggedy Point on the west to French Point on the east.
St. John’s Area
44 St. John’s Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of St. John’s in the district of St. John’s from but not including Sugar Loaf Point on the north to the North Head of Petty Harbour on the south.
St. Julien’s Area
44.1 St. Julien’s Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of St. Julien’s from but not including Cobblers Cove in the south to and including North Point in the north.
Tilt Cove Area
45 Tilt Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Tilt Cove in the district of Green Bay from Scrape Point west of Tilt Cove to Gunning Point east of Tilt Cove.
Tizzard’s Harbour Area
45.1 Tizzard’s Harbour Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Tizzard’s Harbour in the District of Twillingate from Larry’s Cove to Chance Harbour Head, both inclusive, including Berry Island, Cuckold Rock, Trump Island Rock, Pierce Rock and the waters from Low Point to Long Point on the westerly side of North Trump Island.
Torbay — Middle Cove Area
46 Torbay — Middle Cove Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to those parts of the coast in the district of St. John’s East, from but not including Daylight Gulch on the south to and including Flat Rock Point on the north but not including that portion of the coast from and including Torbay point on the south to Ship Cove Point on the north known as “Outer Cove Area”.
Twillingate Area
47 Twillingate Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Twillingate-North Island in the district of Twillingate from Bread and Butter Point on the north to Upper White Ground, near Ragged Point, on the southwest.
Witless Bay Area
48 Witless Bay Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Witless Bay in the district of Ferryland from Witless Bay Point to the lower part of Lower Red Cove.
Woodstock — Pacquet Area
49 Woodstock — Pacquet Area means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Woodstock and Pacquet in the district of White Bay from Cape Hat on the north to Lower Pig’s Nose on the south, both points inclusive.
- SOR/82-177, s. 6
- SOR/84-323, s. 26
- SOR/84-438
- s. 4
- SOR/89-116, s. 3
- SOR/89-374, s. 1
- SOR/2003-338, s. 8
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