Fishery Openings and Closures
Fishery related activities may be subject to closure by Fisheries and Oceans Canada for conservation, safety, contamination, seasonal or other reasons.
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Prohibition Order GSN-2017-030
Issuance Date:
2017-06-01
Species:
Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops
Description:
Opening a portion of Shediac Bay (Zone B), New Brunswick to fishing for all bivalve molluscs.
Revocation:
Revokes: GSN-2017-021
Revoked by: GSN-2023-188
Publication Date:
2017-06-01 15:26:19 AT
Notice
The Regional Director General for the Gulf Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans hereby gives notice that the area listed below is open for fishing for any species of clams, mussels, oysters, whelks and any other bivalve molluscs, including bay scallops in the Province of New Brunswick (Subject to fishing seasons and licensing requirements/restrictions (conditions of licence)):
A portion of Shediac Bay inside a line drawn from grid reference 388005E 5121930N to grid reference 387820E 5121263N to grid reference 388074E 5121152N to grid reference 389180E 5121093N to grid reference 390464E 5121420N to grid reference 390470E 5121795N and then to grid reference 388005E 5121930N (Refer to map Moncton 21-I/02).
Note: When the boundary of an area is expressed in grid references, those grid references are based on the Universal Transverse Mercator Grid System set out in the National Topographic Series Map, Scale 1:50,000 published by the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources (North American Datum 1983).
Fishers are reminded that nearby waters are still closed to fishing due to high levels of bacteria. Fishers are encouraged to consult their local Fishery Officers concerning the status of the fishing areas before going fishing.
Refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. GSN 2017 030 issued on June 1, 2017. For further information regarding this Order, please contact your local Fishery Officer. Notices of all active variation and prohibition orders can be viewed on the Web site of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Gulf Region, under Orders Registry, at the following address: http://www.inter.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Gulf/Orders-Registry.
Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. GSN-2017-030 comes into force on June 1, 2017 and remains in force, unless otherwise revoked.
Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. GSN-2017-021 issued on May 11, 2017, is revoked.
Julie LeBlanc
Acting Associate Regional Director General
Gulf Region
- Date modified:
- 2022-07-11