2026-2028 Scallop fishery, NAFO sub-division 3Ps (Inshore)

Total Allowable Catches

The Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of Sea scallop for the North Bed for the 2026 to 2028 seasons is 1,266 tonnes round weight, a 20 per cent increase from the 2025 TAC of 1,055 tonnes.

As the total catch in 2025 exceeded the TAC by 103 t, this overrun will be reconciled to result in a TAC of 1,163 t for 2026, in accordance with the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) for Scallop Newfoundland and Labrador Region.

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.