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SalmonSalmonManagement measures for recreational salmon fishing in Newfoundlandand Labrador are developed in consultation with user groups andstakeholders; including anglers, outfitters, conservationists, Aboriginalgroups and the provincial government. The Minister of Fisheriesand Oceans Canada may make changes to management measures forconservation reasons.Season Dates 2013ZOne area OPENS CLOSESZones 3 - 8 Cape Bauld to Cape Race June 1 Sept. 7Zones 9 - 12 Cape Race to Cape Ray June 1 Sept. 7Zone 13 Cape Ray to Cape St. Gregory June 1 Sept. 7Zone 14A Cape St. Gregory to Cape Bauld June 1 Sept. 7Zone 14B L’Anse au Clair to Cape Charles June 15 Sept. 15Zones 1 and 2 Labrador North and East June 15 Sept. 15Fall Angling Gander River, Exploits River, Humber River Sept. 8 Oct. 7Note: Some individual rivers may have different opening and closing dates. Checkthe watershed management plans section starting on Page 8 for details. For a completedescription of Zones, see the map insert included in this guide.Fall Angling: September 8 – October 7, 2013Gander River, Exploits River and Humber River• Catch-and-Release angling as follows:- main stem of Lower Exploits River, from Stoney Brook to rivermouth;- main stem of Lower Humber River, from Boom Siding (outlet ofDeer Lake) to lower end of Shellbird Island;- main stem of Gander River from outlet on Gander Lake to rivermouth.• Angling not permitted on any tributaries of these rivers;• Daily catch-and-release bag limit of four salmon;• Two small salmon (blue tags) retention permitted on the main stem ofthe Gander River from August 1 to October 7, 2013.DID YOU KNOW?That a video on best practices for catch and release of AtlanticSalmon can be viewed in the online version of the Angler’s Guideat: www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.caAngler’s Guide 2013-2014 5