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-2019-341
Issuance Date:
2019-08-09
Species:
Bar Clams, Soft Shell Clams, Bay Quahaugs, Razor Clams, Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Whelk, Bivalve Molluscs, Bay Scallops, Ocean Quahaug, Stimpson's Surf Clam
Description:
ORDER PROHIBITING FISHING FOR CONTAMINATED FISH
Revocation:
N/A
Publication Date:
2019-08-09 15:12:11 AT
Notice
The Regional Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Maritimes Region,
issues Contaminated Fisheries Prohibition Order No.: MSN-2019-341
Closing the following area:
Place Name: Medway Harbour and Medway River, Queens County
That portion of Medway Harbour and Medway River inside or south of a straight line
drawn from a point at 44.13975° north latitude, 64.59361° west longitude at Long Point to a
point at 44.13725° north latitude, 64.57699° west longitude at the tip of Fosters Island and
thence to the lighthouse at a point at 44.13275° north latitude, 64.57492° west longitude.
Note: The coordinates are expressed using the datum World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84).
For further information contact your local Fishery Officer and refer to Contaminated Fisheries
Prohibition Order No.: MSN-2019-341
Issued at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on August 9, 2019.
Doug Wentzell
Associate Regional Director General
Maritimes Region
- Date modified:
- 2022-07-11