Maritimes Region
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Acronyms of Legislations/Regulations
- ACFLR
- Aboriginal Communal Fishing Licences Regulations
- BCSFR
- B.C. Sport Fishing Regulations, 1996
- CCC
- Canada Criminal Code
- CSA
- Canada Shipping Act
- FA
- Fisheries Act
- FGR
- Fishery (General) Regulations
- MCFR
- Management of Contaminated Fishery Regulations
- MMR
- Marine Mammal Regulations
- NTFR
- Northwest Territories Fishery Regulations
- PAR
- Pacific Aquaculture Regulations
- PFMAR
- Pacific Fishery Management Area Regulations, 2007
- PFR
- Pacific Fishery Regulations, 1993
- SARA
- Species At Risk Act
- YTFR
- Yukon Territory Fishery Regulations
| Name | Charge Information (Section & Description) | Location of court judgement | Species | Penalties, Forfeitures, Prohibitions or Orders | Dates of Conviction |
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Matthew Alexander Cope |
Fisheries Act, s61(4) A person referred to in subsection (1) shall, on the request of any fishery officer or fishery guardian, provide the officer or guardian, or any authority designated by the officer or guardian, with any information relating to a matter mentioned in subsection (2) that the officer or guardian may request. |
Dartmouth, N.S. |
Elver |
$8,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of seized elvers. |
2026-04-29 |
Derek Charles Deveau |
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 |
$4,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of 342 lobsters and associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-29 |
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. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-29 |
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Jordan Alexander Chasse |
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. |
Yarmouth, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,200.00 Fine |
2026-04-28 |
Jason Lee Lamrock |
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 |
$2,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-27 |
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. |
Yarmouth, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,500.00 Fine |
2026-04-27 |
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Stone Ekkian Pictou |
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 |
$2,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-27 |
Clark Andrew Henneberry |
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. |
Halifax, N.S. |
Lobster |
$5,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of seized lobster. |
2026-04-24 |
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. |
Halifax, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine |
2026-04-24 |
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Gregory Shawn Everett |
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. |
Annapolis Royal, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,500.00 Fine |
2026-04-20 |
Joshua John Cross |
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(1)(a) No person shall, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, during the close time set out in column II of that item, fish for lobster. |
Bridgewater, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment, aluminum skiff and outboard motor. |
2026-04-15 |
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(1)(b) No person shall, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, during the close time set out in column II of that item, possess any lobster unless the lobster is being transported under the authority of a fish transporting licence issued under these Regulations. |
Bridgewater, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-15 |
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Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s57(1)(c) No person shall, in a Lobster Fishing Area set out in column I of an item of Schedule XIV, during the close time set out in column II of that item, subject to section 58, have a lobster trap on board a vessel. |
Bridgewater, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-15 |
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Gregory Edward MacMullin |
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 forfeiture of 18 traps and associated ropes and buoys. |
2026-04-14 |
Justin Thomas Ellis |
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. |
Annapolis Royal, N.S. |
Lobster |
$2,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of sale proceeds from seized catch in the amount of $5,335.00. |
2026-04-09 |
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. |
Annapolis Royal, N.S. |
Lobster |
$1,000.00 Fine |
2026-04-09 |
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Fishery (General) Regulations, s11 Every holder of a licence or fisher’s registration card shall carry it at all times while engaged in any activity to which it relates and shall produce it on the demand of a fishery officer or fishery guardian. |
Annapolis Royal, N.S. |
Lobster |
$100.00 Fine |
2026-04-09 |
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Patrick Holmes Briand |
Atlantic Fishery Regulations, s115.2 No person shall leave fishing gear unattended in the water for more than 72 consecutive hours. |
Wagmatcook, N.S. |
Crab |
$4,000.00 Fine Plus forfeiture of 17 traps and associated ropes and buoys. |
2026-04-08 |
Ryan Troy Gidney |
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 Plus forfeiture of associated fishing equipment. |
2026-04-08 |
Devon Craig Vantassell |
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 |
2026-04-08 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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