The winter trout fishing season in Gros Morne National Park opens today and runs until April 15.

Permits for winter fishing can be picked up at the Parks Canada administration building in Rocky Harbour during normal office hours. There is no charge for fishing permits, however, anglers must have a Gros Morne National Park Pass or Canada Discovery Pass to receive a permit. Permits and park passes can also be picked up at many area businesses.

Residents of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook, Cow Head, and St. Paul’s can pick up permits from the town office in those communities.

Waters closed to fishing are Trout River, Trout River Pond and their tributaries; all waters of the Western Brook drainage basin including Western Brook, Western Brook Pond, and Stag Brook; and Ten Mile Feeder between Ten Mile Pond and Deer Arm Pond.