2025 Scallop fishery, NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps (Inshore >50’ Fleet)

Total Allowable Catches

The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of Sea scallop for the North Bed for the 2025 season is 1,055 tonnes round weight, a status-quo TAC from 2024.

Management measures

Separation of the inshore and offshore fleets will continue, hence no access to the Middle and Southern Beds for the inshore fleet (less than 65’). Only vessels permitted to participate in the 3Ps inshore Sea scallop fishery on the North Bed and in the Core Area must be those registered in Newfoundland and Labrador Region for the past 12 consecutive months.

Access to the North Bed and Core Area is restricted to the inshore greater than 50’ fleet. A season permit is required to access the North Bed and a trip permit is required to access the Core Area.

Season dates

Season dates will be determined in consultation with industry. Once decisions are made on specific opening dates they will be communicated via a Notice to Fish Harvesters.