Application Form - Unit 1 Redfish Reserve Allocation (2026-2027 Season)

Before you apply

To access the reserve, applicants must have fished at least 75% of their primary Unit 1 redfish allocation(s). Indigenous communities and organizations are exempt from this requirement.

Access to the reserve is not automatic and is managed by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on a case-by-case basis. Applications are reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to reserve availability and the status of associated bycatch limits.

For questions on the application process, please contact: Elysabeth.Theberge@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Privacy statement

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act.

The information provided in this application form is collected by DFO to assess eligibility for additional Unit 1 redfish quota through the reserve allocation and to support internal tracking of quota requests and approvals to ensure amounts remain within established limits.

The information provided in this application form may be shared within DFO for the purposes described above and will not be used for any other purpose without consent, unless authorized by law.

Failure to provide the requested information may result in the application not being considered.

Under the Privacy Act, individuals have the right to access and request correction of their personal information. Learn more about your privacy rights: https://justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pa-lprp/index.html

Name of applicant:

Name of organization (if applicable):

Date of application:

Year

Month

Day

Street address:

Include street name and number.

City, town, or community:

Province:

Postal code:

Phone number:

For example: 111-222-3333

Email address:

For example: name@example.com

Start date of proposed fishing activity:

Year

Month

Day

End date of proposed fishing activity:

Year

Month

Day

Vessel Master:

Vessel Name:

Licence Number:

Fishing vessel registration (VRN) #:

Fishing area (NAFO Division(s) and/or Subdivision(s) in Unit 1):

NAFO Divisions 4RST open from May 15, 2026 - May 14, 2027 / NAFO Subdivisions 3Pn and 4Vn open from January 1 - May 14, 2027)

At Sea Observer Company contracted and contract number (if applicable):

Fishing gear (e.g. bottom trawl, pelagic trawl):

Include information appropriate to the gear type. e.g. mesh size, separator panels (if any), and configuration, etc.

Redfish reserve quota requested (up to 200 t):

Enter a number

Buyer / Processor Contract Information:

Provide information on established buyer processor contract, if applicable.

Comment (optional):

Date modified: 2026-06-10