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The Southern Gazette

Published: Apr 13 at 10:49 a.m.

Updated: Apr 13 at 11:44 a.m.

['Igloo lake trout are big enough to take exception to the typical basic trout reel.'] — DFO has announced the winter trout fishing season will close April 15 for insular Newfoundland.

ST. JOHN’S, NL – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans is advising that as of April 15, the winter trout angling season for insular Newfoundland will be closed.
A statement released April 12 explains angling for trout in tidal waters will still be permitted, but the daily bag limit applies.

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