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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Variation Order MAR-VAR-2014-083

Issuance Date: 

2014-07-21

Species: 

Scallop

Description: 

ORDER VARYING THE CLOSE TIME FOR FISHING FOR SCALLOPS IN CERTAIN WATERS OF SCALLOP FISHING AREA 28A

Revocation: 

N/A

Publication Date: 

2014-07-21 17:39:14 AT

Notice

NOTICE

The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada gives notice that the Close Time Variation Order MAR-VAR-2014-083 is in effect so that fishing for scallop by Vessel Class C-4000 to C-4200 (Full Bay Vessels) in that portion of Scallop Fishing Area 28A known as Scallop Production Area # 3 is prohibited effective July 21, 2014 at 23:59 hours to October 1, 2014 at 06:00 hours. 

Fishing for scallop by Vessel Class C-4000 to C-4200 (Full Bay Vessels) in St. Mary’s Bay is prohibited effective 23:59 hours on July 21, 2014 to June 1, 2015 at 06:00 hours. 

For more information please contact the local fishery officer.

 

           

Arran McPherson

Associate Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region