2022 Cod Fishing Regulations

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In 2022, the recreational groundfish fishery will be open for a total of 39 days. For the 2022 season, there is no requirement for licences or tags.

Season Dates:

Summer Season:

Saturday July 2 - 4

Saturday July 9 - 11

Saturday July 16 - 18

Saturday July 23 - 25 

Saturday July 30 - August 1

Saturday August 6 - 8

Saturday August 13 - 15

Saturday August 20 - 22

Saturday August 27 - 29

Saturday September 3 - 5

Fall Season:

Saturday September 24 - October 2

Retention Limits

Recreational fishers are limited to five groundfish per day (including cod). The recreational fishery is open to both residents and non-residents.

The maximum boat limit when three or more people are fishing is 15 groundfish. For safety reasons, fishing is only permitted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset.