SALMON AND TROUT ANGLING SEASON CLOSURES

DFO advises anglers that the salmon and trout angling season will close on Sunday, September 7, 2008.

Atlantic salmon closures:

Insular Newfoundland: All zones will close to salmon angling on Sunday, September 7, 2008; however, fall angling is permitted on the Lower Humber, Gander and Exploits Rivers from September 8, 2008 to October 7, 2008, as outlined in the 2008 Angler's Guide. Labrador: Zones 1, 2 and 14b will close to salmon angling on September 15, 2008.

Trout closures:

Insular Newfoundland: Zone 1 will close to angling on September 7, 2008; however, brown and rainbow trout angling in selected areas on the Avalon Peninsula and East Coast areas will continue until October 7, 2008.

Details on these areas are outlined in the 2008 Angler's Guide. Labrador:

Zones 2,3 and 4 will close to angling on September 7, 2008. Zones 5 and 6 will close to angling on September 15, 2008.

For details, visit the 2008 Angler Guide on-line at
www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/guide2008/index.asp. For information on in-season rivers openings and closures, please call the angling line at (709) 772-4423.

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Special Trout Management Areas Open for Labour Day Weekend

DFO advises that the following Special Trout Management Areas will reopen for the Labour Day weekend, from August 29 to September 1, 2008.

- Indian Bay Watershed

- Northwest Brook Watershed, Indian Bay

- Middle Brook Watershed

For more angling information, visit the Anglers Guide on line at
www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/publications/guide2008/index.asp

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Rivers re-opening in Zone 14A

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the following rivers in Zone 14A will re-open to angling one hour before sunrise on Friday, August 22, 2008:

- Watson's Brook, St. Barbe;

- Parker's River, (West Brook), Pistolet Bay;

- Pinsent's Brook, Pistolet Bay;

- Upper Brook, Milan Arm, Pistolet Bay; and

- East River, Pistolet Bay.

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Rivers re-opening in Zones 3 and 14A

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the following rivers in Zones 3 and 14A will re-open to angling one hour before sunrise on Wednesday, August 20, 2008:

Zone 3

- Western Brook, Hare Bay;

- Salmon River (Ariege) including Southwest Brook and Rose's Brook, Hare Bay;

- Northwest Brook, Canada Bay;

- Western or Beaver Brook, Canada Bay;

Zone 14A

- East River, St. Barbe;

- Big Brook, St. Barbe;

- Bartlett's Brook and tributary streams, Pistolet Bay

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Zones 3 and 4 rivers reopening

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the following rivers in Zones 3 and 4 will reopen to angling one hour after sunrise on Friday, August 15, 2008:

Zone 3

-Coney Arm River

-Sops Arm River, including Main, Doucers and Natlins

Zone 4

-Indian River, Halls Bay, including Burnt Berry Brook below the falls, and Davey's Brook from Indian Pond upstream to the falls

-West Brook, Halls Bay, including Rowsells and Barney's Brooks

-South Brook, Halls Bay, and tributary streams

-Tommy's Arm River and tributary streams

-Northwest Arm Brook

-Western Arm River

-Leamington River

-Peters River, Bay of Exploits

-Charles Brook, Bay of Exploits

-All tributaries of the Exploits River from the Millertown Dam to the Bay of Exploits

-Rattling Brook downstream from the powerhouse

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Rivers closing in Zones 3 and 14A

DFO advises that due to extremely low water conditions, the following rivers will close in Zones 3 and 14A one hour after sunset, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008:

Zone 3

- Western Brook, Hare Bay

- Salmon River (Ariege)including Southwest Brook and Rose's Brook, Hare Bay

- Western Brook, Hare Bay

- Northeast Brook and tributary streams, Canada Bay

- Northwest Brook, Canada Bay

- Western or Beaver Brook, Canada Bay

- Easter Brook, Canada Bay

Zone 14A

- East River, St. Barbe

- Big Brook, St. Barbe

- Watson's Brook, St. Barbe

- Parker's River (West Brook), Pistolet Bay

- Pinsent's Brook, Pistolet Bay

- Bartlett's Brook and tributary streams, Pistolet Bay

- Upper Brook, Milan Arm, Pistolet Bay

- East River, Pistolet Bay

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Flat Bay Brook reclassified to Class II

DFO advises that in accordance with the Salmon Watershed Management Plan for Bay St. George Rivers and following an in-season review, Flat Bay Brook will be reclassified from Class III (two-fish retention) to a Class II river (four-fish retention) for the remainder of the season.

This change will apply as of one hour after sunrise on Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

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Harry's River reclassified to Class II

DFO advises that in accordance with the Salmon Watershed Management Plan for Bay St. George Rivers and following an in-season review, changes will be implemented to the river classification for the main stem of the Harry's River.

The reclassification applies to Harry's River from Home Pool downstream to the river mouth. This portion of the river will change from Class III (two-fish retention) to a Class II river (four-fish retention) as of one hour after sunrise, Thursday, August 7, 2008.

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Zone 5 Gander River tributaries reopening

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the tributaries of the Gander River, including Salmon Brook, Jonathan's Brook, Island Pond Brook, Weirs Pond Brook, Barry's Brook and Bellman's Brook, will reopen one hour after sunrise Thursday, August 7, 2008.

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Zones 4 and 6 salmon rivers reopening

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the following rivers in Zones 4 and 6 will reopen one hour after sunrise on Saturday, August 2, 2008:

Zone 4

- Campbellton River and tributary streams

- Dog Bay River including Southwest Brook and tributary streams

- Ragged Harbour River and tributary streams

- Anchor Brook

- Deadman's Bay River and tributary streams

- Windmill Bight Brook

Zone 6

Shoal Harbour River and tributary streams

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Zone 5 salmon rivers reopening

DFO advises that due to improved environmental conditions, the following rivers will reopen as of one hour after sunrise on Friday, August 1, 2008:

Zone 5

-Middle Brook from the Swimming Pool in Gambo downstream to the bait and spinner signs on the main stem.

-Triton Brook, Parsons Brook and Riverhead Brook on the Gambo River system

-Traverse Brook and tributary streams

-Tributary streams of the Terra Nova River, including Maccles Brook, George's Brook and Butts Brook.

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Salmon rivers closing in Zones 3,4,5,6 and 11

DFO advises anglers that due to extremely high water temperatures and extremely low water levels, the following rivers will close effective one hour after sunset tonight, Wednesday July 30, 2008. Rivers will reopen as conditions improve.

Zone 3

-Coney Arm River

-Sops Arm River, including Main, Doucers and Natlins

-Hampden River

-Wild Cove Brook, White Bay

-Western Arm Brook, White Bay

-Middle Arm Brook, White Bay

-Southern Arm Brook, White Bay

-Baie Verte River and tributaries

-Woodstock River

Zone 4

-Burlington Brook

-Indian River, Halls Bay, including Burnt Berry Brook below the falls, Davey's Brook from Indian Pond upstream to the falls

-West Brook, Halls Bay, including Rowsells and Barney's Brooks

-South Brook, Halls Bay, and tributary streams

-Tommy's Arm River and tributary streams

-Northwest Arm Brook

-Western Arm River

-Leamington River

-Peters River, Bay of Exploits

-Charles Brook, Bay of Exploits

-All tributaries of the Exploits River from the Millertown Dam to the Bay of Exploits. The main stem of the Exploits River remains open.

-Rattling Brook downstream from the powerhouse

-Campbellton River and tributary streams

-Dog Bay River and tributary streams

-Ragged Harbour River and tributary streams

-Anchor Brook

-Deadman's Bay River and tributary streams

-Wildmill Bight Brook

-Tributaries of the Gander River, including Salmon Brook, Jonathan's Brook, Island Pond Brook, Weirs Pond Brook, Barry's Brook and Bellman's Brook.

Zone 5

-Middle Brook from the Swimming Pool in Gambo downstream to the bait and spinner signs on the main stem. The main stem of Middle Brook remains open.

-Triton Brook, Parsons Brook and Riverhead Brook on the Gambo River system

-Traverse Brook and tributary streams

-Tributary streams of the Terra Nova River, including Maccles Brook, George's Brook and Butts Brook. The main stem remains open.

Zone 6

-Shoal Harbour River and tributary streams

Zone 11

-All sections of the Conne River, and tributary streams.

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Conne River Re-open to Angling

DFO advises anglers that based on the results of the in season review, Conne River will re-open to angling July 9, 2008.

The section of Conne River in the vicinity of the DFO counting fence remains closed. The closed area includes:
- 100 metres upstream from the counting fence trap;
- 80 metres downstream of the counting fence wing on the west bank of the river;
- 120 metres downstream of the counting fence wing on the east bank of the river.

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Conne River Closed to Angling July 5-8, 2008

DFO reminds anglers that Conne River will close to angling from July 5-8, 2008, as in previous years, for DFO Science to conduct an in-season review. Based on the results of the review, DFO will make a decision on July 8, 2008 as to whether angling will resume.

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OPENING DATE CHANGE FOR TROUT ANGLING - TEN MILE LAKE AND ROUND LAKE (NORTHERN PENINSULA)

DFO advises anglers that the trout angling opening date for Ten Mile Lake, Round Lake and St. Genevieve River system on the Northern Peninsula has changed from June 15 to June 1, closing on July 15.

St. Genevieve River, from its source, the outlet of Ten Mile Lake, to the river mouth will remain open to salmon angling until September 7.

The bag limit of two trout or five pounds, whichever is reached first, will apply to all waters, running in to and out of Ten Mile Lake, Round Lake and St. Genevieve River system, with the exception of Roses Feeder and Manuels Feeder, which are closed to all fishing.

All trout greater than 58 centimeters must be released.

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Closure of the Winter Angling Trout Season

DFO wishes to advise anglers that the winter trout angling season for Zone 1 (Insular Newfoundland) closes April 15, 2008. Angling for trout in tidal waters is still permitted. However, the daily bag limit applies. The angling season for inland waters in Zone 1 (Insular Newfoundland) will re-open on May 15 - September 7, 2008.

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