Ottawa, Ontario - Balancing economic growth with sustainable fisheries is essential to protect our marine resources and secure a strong future for the fishing industry and coastal communities. Today, the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, announced details for the Unit 1 commercial Redfish fishery for 2025-2026. This fishery was under a moratorium from 1995 until 2024, when the Government of Canada re-opened it following the significant rebound in the stock's population.
Following consultations with the Redfish Advisory Committee (RAC) and an assessment of the most recent scientific information, the total allowable catch (TAC) for Unit 1 Redfish in 2025-2026 will be 60,000 tonnes. These allocations took into consideration views shared by industry stakeholders, Indigenous communities and organizations, provincial partners and others, alongside socio-economic factors, and provides harvesting opportunities while respecting conservation.
Information gathered from the first two years of this fishery will support the long-term development of a sustainable Redfish fishery, and the government will continue to adjust fishing management measures as required and in consultation with stakeholders. DFO is committed to creating economic opportunities for Canadians without compromising on our protection of Canada's coasts, waterways and fisheries for future generations.
