Maritimes Region

David Rolf Farstad

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$15,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of 582lbs of seized lobster (valued at $9,894.00) and 15 traps.

2026-03-26

Stewart Havelock Taylor

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Saint John, N.B.

Groundfish

$3,500.00 Fine

2026-03-25

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Saint John, N.B.

Groundfish

$3,250.00 Fine

2026-03-25

Tia Mae Hatfield

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment and vehicle (Chrysler van).

2026-03-24

Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations, s3(1)

Subject to subsection (2), it is prohibited for any person to be in possession of elvers except under the authority of a licence to possess elvers issued under these Regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

2026-03-24

Fisheries Act, s62

No person shall obstruct or hinder a fishery officer, a fishery guardian or an inspector who is carrying out duties or functions under this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$500.00 Fine

2026-03-24

Kenneth Richard Parks

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-24

Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations, s3(1)

Subject to subsection (2), it is prohibited for any person to be in possession of elvers except under the authority of a licence to possess elvers issued under these Regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment, vehicle (Hyundai Sonata), and 0.019kg of elvers.

2026-03-24

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Digby, N.S.

Bar clams

$1,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-24

Murray Reginald Rowlings

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Dartmouth, N.S.

Herring

$2,000.00 Fine

2026-03-23

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Dartmouth, N.S.

Herring

$2,000.00 Fine

2026-03-23

Devon Miranda Cromwell

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Digby, N.S.

Bar clams

$500.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-17

Trey Cromwell

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Digby, N.S.

Bar clams

$500.00 Fine

2026-03-17

Jonathan Denton

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Scallop

$5,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of catch (valued at $8,526.50).

2026-03-17

Adam Hill

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Digby, N.S.

Bar clams

$500.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-17

Caleb Bryson Hill

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Digby, N.S.

Bar clams

$500.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-17

Maurice Wayne Blades

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Yarmouth, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-16

Dustin Lee Ross Stanford

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Yarmouth, N.S.

Elver

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-16

Denver Ryan d’Entremont

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Yarmouth, N.S.

Elver

$3,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-09

Justin Wade Goodwin

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Yarmouth, N.S.

Elver

$3,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-09

Matthew Reginald Melanson

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$1,500.00 Fine

2026-03-09

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s14(1)(b)

Subject to subsection (4) and section 15, no person shall fish for any species of fish set out in Schedule I unless the person is authorized under subsection (2) to fish for that species.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$1,500.00 Fine

2026-03-09

Donovan Edmund Shand

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Yarmouth, N.S.

Elver

$6,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment.

2026-03-09

David Michael Beriau

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s115.2

No person shall leave fishing gear unattended in the water for more than 72 consecutive hours.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$1,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of 22 lobster traps.

2026-02-25

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s14(1)(b)

Subject to subsection (4) and section 15, no person shall fish for any species of fish set out in Schedule I unless the person is authorized under subsection (2) to fish for that species.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$5,000.00 Fine

2026-02-25

Maurice Wayne Blades

Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations, s3(1)

Subject to subsection (2), it is prohibited for any person to be in possession of elvers except under the authority of a licence to possess elvers issued under these Regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$3,500.00 Fine

Plus a 2 month prohibition from being within 10 metres of inland and the highwater mark of any tidal waters, except while engaged in lawful employment.

2026-02-25

Dwayne Leonard Corporon

Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations, s3(1)

Subject to subsection (2), it is prohibited for any person to be in possession of elvers except under the authority of a licence to possess elvers issued under these Regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$2,500.00 Fine

Plus a 2 month prohibition from being within 10 metres of inland and the highwater mark of any tidal waters, except while engaged in lawful employment. Forfeiture of 4.41kg of elvers, 4 dip nets, fine mesh bag, bucket, live well, 2 walkie talkies, and a 2011 Subaru Outback vehicle.

2026-02-25

Oliver Henry Goosney

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$3,000.00 Fine

2026-02-25

Blaine Hamilton

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Scallop

$5,000.00 Fine

2026-02-25

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Scallop

$1,000.00 Fine

2026-02-25

Donald Allan Usher

Possession and Export of Elvers Regulations, s3(1)

Subject to subsection (2), it is prohibited for any person to be in possession of elvers except under the authority of a licence to possess elvers issued under these Regulations.

Digby, N.S.

Elver

$3,500.00 Fine

Plus a 2 month prohibition from being within 10 metres of inland and the highwater mark of any tidal waters, except while engaged in lawful employment.

2026-02-25

Twila Eyking

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(2)

No person shall possess, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, a lobster of a length that is less than the length set out in column III of that item.

Sydney, N.S.

Lobster

$3,000.00 Fine

Plus a 1 day fishing licence suspension beginning June 8, 2026.

2026-02-19

Dorrian Joseph Paul

Fisheries Act, s62

No person shall obstruct or hinder a fishery officer, a fishery guardian or an inspector who is carrying out duties or functions under this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$1,000.00 Fine

2026-02-18

Scott David Sack

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$2,000.00 Fine

2026-02-18

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$2,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of 9 seized lobster traps.

2026-02-18

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$1,500.00 Fine

2026-02-18

Fisheries Act, s62

No person shall obstruct or hinder a fishery officer, a fishery guardian or an inspector who is carrying out duties or functions under this Act.

Digby, N.S.

Lobster

$500.00 Fine

2026-02-18

Ryan James Williams

Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations, s4(1)(a)(i)

Subject to subsections (2) to (5), no person shall fish for or catch and retain any fish unless the person is authorized to do so under the authority of a licence issued under these Regulations, the Fishery (General) Regulations or the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations.

Bridgewater, N.S.

Elver

Forfeiture of vehicle (Dodge Caravan), 4.74kg of elvers, and fishing equipment. As well, prohibition from being within 20 metres of any inland water unless in a vehicle passing by that location, and is prohibited from possessing fishing gear for 12 months.

2026-02-12

Criminal Code of Canada, s145(3)(a)

Every person who is named in an appearance notice that has been confirmed by a justice under section 508 or who is served with a summons and who fails, without lawful excuse, to appear at the time and place stated in the notice or the summons, as the case may be, for the purposes of the Identification of Criminals Act, or to attend court in accordance with the notice or the summons, as the case may be, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than two years.

Bridgewater, N.S.

Elver

18 days served in custody. As well, prohibition from being within 20 metres of any inland water unless in a vehicle passing by that location, and is prohibited from possessing fishing gear for 12 months.

2026-02-12

Fisheries Act, s62

No person shall obstruct or hinder a fishery officer, a fishery guardian or an inspector who is carrying out duties or functions under this Act.

Bridgewater, N.S.

Lobster

Prohibition from being within 20 metres of any inland water unless in a vehicle passing by that location, and is prohibited from possessing fishing gear for 12 months.

2026-02-12

Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations, s4(1)(a)(i)

Subject to subsections (2) to (5), no person shall fish for or catch and retain any fish unless the person is authorized to do so under the authority of a licence issued under these Regulations, the Fishery (General) Regulations or the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations.

Bridgewater, N.S.

Elver

Forfeiture of vehicle (Ford Focus), 1.835kg of elvers, and fishing equipment. As well, prohibition from being within 20 metres of any inland water unless in a vehicle passing by that location, and is prohibited from possessing fishing gear for 12 months.

2026-02-12

Russell Christmas

Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations, s7

No person carrying on fishing or any related activity under the authority of a licence shall contravene or fail to comply with any condition of the licence.

Sydney, N.S.

Snow Crab

$2,500.00 Fine

2026-02-11

Todd Fraser

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(2)

No person shall possess, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, a lobster of a length that is less than the length set out in column III of that item.

Sydney, N.S.

Lobster

$3,000.00 Fine

Plus an additional 3 day (72 hour) suspension of his personal and species fishing licences (suspension June 8, 9 and 10, 2026) for AFR 57(2).

2026-02-11

Management of Contaminated Fisheries Regulations, s3(2)

Notwithstanding any other regulations made under the Fisheries Act, where a Regional Director General issues an order under subsection (1) in respect of an area, no person shall, in that area, fish for or catch and retain any species of fish specified in the order unless: (a) the person is the holder of a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying that licence; or (b) the person is named in a licence issued under subsection 4(1) and is carrying a copy of that licence.

Sydney, N.S.

Lobster

$5,000.00 Fine

Plus a personal and species licence suspension of 3 days (72 hours), consecutive to any other licence suspension (suspension June 11, 12 and 13, 2026) for MCFR 3(2).

2026-02-11

Aric Melvin Paul

Fisheries Act, s9.2

Every person or holder to whom a fisheries management order applies shall comply with it.

Saint John, N.B.

Elver

$1,000.00 Fine

2026-02-11

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Saint John, N.B.

Elver

$1,000.00 Fine

2026-02-11

Chrisjon Stoddard

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Barrington, N.S.

Halibut

$12,000.00 Fine

2026-02-11

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Barrington, N.S.

Cod

$3,500.00 Fine

2026-02-11

Erika Hatcher

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(2)

No person shall possess, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, a lobster of a length that is less than the length set out in column III of that item.

Sydney, N.S.

Lobster

$4,000.00 Fine

Plus suspension of the first 24 hours of the 2026 season, both species and personal fishing licences.

2026-02-10

Brandon Arnold

Fisheries Act, s33

No person shall purchase, sell or possess any fish that has been caught in contravention of this Act or the regulations.

Saint John, N.B.

Elver

$1,500.00 Fine

2026-02-02

Martin Collins

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Moncton, N.B.

Lobster

$4,000.00 Fine

2026-01-21

Stuart Willis Levy

Fishery (General) Regulations, s15(3)

Where a licence specifies the person or persons who may fish under the licence, the holder of that licence shall not permit any person other than the person or persons so specified to use that licence.

Kentville, N.S.

Gaspereau

$1,000.00 Fine

Plus forfeiture of
1,203 lbs of Gaspereau (valued at $1,022.55).

2026-01-19

Winston Edgar Schofield

Maritime Provinces Fishery Regulations, s4(1)(a)(i)

Subject to subsections (2) to (5), no person shall fish for or catch and retain any fish unless the person is authorized to do so under the authority of a licence issued under these Regulations, the Fishery (General) Regulations or the Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations.

Kentville, N.S.

Gaspereau

$1,000.00 Fine

2026-01-19

Roger Daniel Googoo

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

Lobster

$7,000.00 Fine

2025-12-16

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Port Hawkesbury, N.S.

Lobster

$3,000.00 Fine

2025-12-16

Coady Lloyd Leyte

Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(2)

No person shall possess, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, a lobster of a length that is less than the length set out in column III of that item.

Sydney, N.S.

Lobster

$2,800.00 Fine

2025-12-11

Cody D. Vanbuskirk

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Barrington, N.S.

Tuna

$8,000.00 Fine

2025-12-04

Fisheries Act, s43.4(1)

Every person acting under the authority of a permission referred to in section 4 or a lease or licence, whether issued under this Act or provincial legislation, shall comply with any terms and conditions of the permission, lease or licence that are imposed under the authority of this Act.

Barrington, N.S.

Tuna

$3,000.00 Fine

2025-12-04