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 MSN-2018-009

Issuance Date: 

2018-03-29

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: 

N/A

Publication Date: 

2018-03-29 14:05:31 AT

Notice

The Regional Director-General, Maritimes Region, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MSN-2018-009, closing the following area to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, whelks and bay scallops: 

A portion of Clam Harvest Area 7, namely James Brook, New Brunswick described as: 

That portion of Chamcook Harbour inside a line drawn from a point at 45.11412°N 67.05923°W on Chamcook Point to a point at 45.09968° N 64.05437°W on Bar Road. Refer to map St. Stephen 21 G/3. 

Note: The coordinates are expressed using the datum World Geographic Coordinate System 1984 (WGS84). 

For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order MSN-2018-009 signed on March 29, 2018. 

 

 

Doug Wentzell

Associate Regional Director-General

Maritimes Region