Fishing

Do you remember catching your first fish? I do! Fishing has and will always be central to the culture of Newfoundland and Labrador.

And it can be the most magical moment in the life of a child. Or the most fun you've ever had on vacation!

Our Heritage

Newfoundland and Labrador IS fishing.

Our music and our art, our craft and our food celebrate our connection to the Sea that has sustained our families for generations.

It is imperative that we do something. NOW.

Not just preserve this heritage. Celebrate it.

Teach it to our children.

Before this traditional fishing knowledge is lost forever.....

Volunteer Now!

You are a Vital Link!

One day every child in Newfoundland and Labrador will once again be taught the traditional fishing knowledge and skill of their ancestors; that this will instill in them a sense of pride, of place, and a longing to protect and conserve their natural home.

Our Vision

Fishing for Success is proud to sponsor

"The Island Rooms Fishing Heritage Award"

2018/2019 Regional Heritage Fair Dates

Labrador April 9 & 10

Central April 12

Avalon May 3 & 4

Western May 11

Vista May 15

Congratulations to all the students!

For Women 8-80+

Girls Who Fish

1st & 3rd Sunday @ 4pm

Island Rooms of Petty Harbour

home of FISHING FOR SUCCESS, Inc.

10 D Main Road, Petty Harbour, NL A0A 3H0

EMAIL: Fishing@IslandRooms.org

PHONE: (709) 740-3474

Congratulations to winner

Natalie Wolfrey for her project

"Salmon Fishing in Labrador"

Award-winning short film created by Justin Oakey & Troy Maher about Fishing for Success and its Girls Who Fish program.

The video was entered in a competition sponsored by The International Association for Women in the Seafood Industry. It took THIRD place! The jury said,

"This video addresses the question of challenging male-dominated stereotypes and the need to encourage women to participate in fishing. Challenging male stereotypes is covered by several of the films, but what made this one stand out was how it was able to also link to the importance of proactively encouraging women to take on fishing roles, so it is not just a few individual women, but becomes seen as normal for women to share in these roles. A great example of empowering young women to get on the water and to join commercial fisheries."

Girls Who Fish in Petty Harbour has since been shown around the world at fisheries and seafood conferences, including most recently the Fishermen of the World International Film Festival in Lorient, France. Many thanks to all who made it possible!

*annual fee $50

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