FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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7/18/2016

2016-116

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Opening in Bonavista Bay

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using Fixed gear will open on July 19, 2016 at 0600 hours in Bonavista Bay (CFA 5).

Fish harvesters are reminded that no capelin may be removed from any fixed gear until the fishery has been open for a period of 24 hours.

Fish harvesters are advised to listen to 2598khz or VHF continuous Marine Radio for the latest information.

Licence conditions can be obtained through DFO’s National On-line Licencing System.

 The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2016-112 has been revoked and Variation Order 2016-116 comes into effect on July 19, 2016.

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Contact:

Erin Dunne
Resource Manager - Eastern Fisheries
Tel.(709) 772-5845
E-mail: erin.dunne@dfo-mpo.gc.ca