July 7, 2026
MACKEREL UPDATE FROM DFO: As of July 7, 2026, the preliminary data indicates approximately 475.3 tonnes (t) of Atlantic mackerel have been landed, which is 101.8% of the first portion of the mackerel bait fishery (466.67 t).
A notice to pause fishing on July 8 at 12:00 PM (Atlantic) is attached for your reference, Click on the following link to view the notice:
http://peifa.org/members/docs/Notice 2026 AMAC July 8 closure .pdf