FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
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5/27/2016
ATLANTIC HALIBUT FISHERY OPENING IN SUB-DIVISION 3Pn
DFO advises that the Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO sub-Division 3Pn, for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will open at 0600hrs on Monday, May 30, 2016.
DFO will monitor fishing activity and will close the fishery if the incidental catch of Cod exceeds the established protocols.
Fish harvesters are reminded that:
- New conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System and required for this opening;
- All licence holders are required to hail-out, at least three hours before leaving port, to the DFO toll-free number at 1-877-637-4315
Contact:
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
- Date modified:
- 2016-05-30