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-2018-022

Issuance Date: 

2018-09-18

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: 

2018-09-18 17:30:49 AT

Notice

The Regional Director General Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region, issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No. MSN-2018-022, closing the following area to fishing for all species of clams, quahaugs, mussels, oysters, all whelks and bay scallops: 

A portion of Clam Harvest Area 7 (sub-sector 14A) namely Hatts Cove, New Brunswick described as:

That portion of Letang Harbour, known as Hatts Cove, located inside a line drawn from a point at 45° 4’ 55.05600” N 66° 49’ 24.67200” W to a point at 45° 4’ 48.82800” N 66° 49’ 16.03200” W.

Refer to map St. George 21 G/2.  

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-2018-022 signed on September 18, 2018.

 

 

Doug Wentzell

Associate Regional Director General

Maritimes Region

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