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 GCN-2017-002

Issuance Date: 

2017-09-20

Species: 

Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops

Description: 

Opening of a portion of Foxley River in the Province of Prince Edward Island to fishing for any bivalve molluscs.

Revocation: 

Revokes: GCN-2017-001
Revoked by: GCN-2023-187

Publication Date: 

2017-09-20 14:23:03 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 Prince Edward Island (Subject to fishing seasons and licensing requirements/restrictions (conditions of licence)):

Portion of Foxley River from a line drawn the following Latitude/Longitude positions; from 46.74519°N -64.07359°E to 46.74858°N -64.06590°E to 46.72542°N -64.06528°E then to 46.72086°N -64.06665°E.

Note: The Latitude and Longitude positions are express in decimal, degrees based on the datum World Geodetic Coordinate System 1984 (WGS84) which is equivalent to the North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83) system.

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. GCN-2017-002 issued on September 20, 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. GCN-2017-001 is hereby revoked.

Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. GCN-2017-002 comes into force on September 20, 2017.

Serge Doucet
Regional Director General
Gulf Region