Fishery Notice

2025/2026 Shrimp by Trawl, category (S) and (FS) licence issuance is now available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

In accordance with the Service Fees Act, annual licence renewal fees will be adjusted by the annual rate of inflation determined by Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by Statistics Canada.  

2025/2026 commercial licence renewal fees can be found at:
https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/licence-permis/index-eng.html

Harvesters will use the National Online Licensing System (NOLS) to go online to view, pay for and print fishing licences, licence conditions, and/or receipts.

A reminder that all licence renewal fee payments must be made through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).  

For communal commercial licences, even though the fees are $0.00, clients are required to add a checkmark beside the licence(s) to renew, and click "Checkout" through NOLS.   

For vessel designation, licence eligibility holders may submit the required information via the 'Submit a Request' menu selection within the National Online Licensing System (NOLS). Full instructions are available at: https://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fisheries-peches/sdc-cps/products-produits/request-demande-eng.html

To check for 2024 Shellfish logbook clearance:
Contact Shellfish Data Unit: DFO.PACSDU-UDMCPAC.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

The Department also provides client support and assistance on how to use the system via e-mail at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca or by calling toll-free at 1-877-535-7307 Monday to Friday (excluding holidays) from 07:00 AM to 19:00 PM Eastern Time.

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0265
Sent March 21, 2025 at 1710

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