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 REV-MAR-SSN-2015-019

Issuance Date: 

2015-10-09

Species: 

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

Description: 

ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH

Revocation: 

Publication Date: 

2015-10-09 16:51:32 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, opens the following area to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks, and bay scallops: 

            North Harbour, Aspy Bay Cape Breton:

All waters inside a line drawn from point 693453E 5199521N to 693462E 5199431N is open to the harvest of shellfish.  (NAD83) 

 

The Maritimes Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MAR-SSN-2015-019,  is hereby revoked. 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order REV-MAR-SSN-2015-019 signed on October 9, 2015.

 

Morley Knight           

Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region