North of Smokey Fishermen's Association

North of Smokey Fishermen's Association The North of Smokey Fishermen's Association (NOSFA) is a registered, incorporated society representing fishermen in both the Gulf and Scotia Fundy.

The North of Smokey Fishermen's Association (NOSFA) is a registered, incorporated society under the Registry of Joint Stock Companies in Nova Scotia. We have a duly elected Board of Directors with representation from the various harbours along our coastline. The NOSFA is also a provincially accredited organization that has been representing < 45ft competitive, multispecies fish harvesters in both

the Scotia-Fundy (Cape Breton) and Gulf regions of Nova Scotia since 1993. Our organization is unique in that it is the only organization in Cape Breton that represents fish harvesters interests in both the Gulf and Scotia-Fundy regions. Our multi-region representation is reflective of the fact that all of our members are licensed to fish either in the Gulf or Scotia-Fundy areas and regularly carry out their harvesting activities in both regions. Our members hold a variety of licenses including, snow crab, lobster, groundfish, tuna, mackerel, herring, swordfish, etc.

11/18/2025

Any of our LFA 27 lobster members interested in attending a zoom meeting tomorrow? If so get in touch for the information!

11/01/2025

Good afternoon,



The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has issued a request for proposals in order to engage the services of a vessel for fish tagging activities around the St. Anns Bank Marine Protected Area in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. This fieldwork will be done in collaboration with Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. This request for proposal will stay open until November 28, 2025. If you are aware of any parties who might be interested in bidding, we encourage you to share the link at Vessel Charter for fish tagging in proximity to St. Anns Bank MPA - Tender Notice | CanadaBuys under solicitation number 30006901\C.
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-558-48244807

10/19/2025
The Gulf Nova Scotia Halibut Summer Fishery is scheduled to open from 05:00 hrs. September 1, 2025 to 20:00 hrs. Septemb...
08/28/2025

The Gulf Nova Scotia Halibut Summer Fishery is scheduled to open from 05:00 hrs. September 1, 2025 to 20:00 hrs. September 3, 2025.

07/21/2025

Good afternoon,



The Gulf Nova Scotia Halibut Third Summer Fishery opening is delayed due to poor forecasted weather conditions later this week.



The forecast will be monitored for a possible opening during the week of August 4th.



Thank you,

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Dingwall, PE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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+19025950947

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