FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

April 25, 2017   nf.17.048

 

Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in 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 close at 20:00 hours on Tuesday, April 25, 2016 due to incidental catch of Cod exceeding the established protocols.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/e0004341

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

 

Contact:

Frank Breen
Acting Area Chief Resource Management
Southern, Western and Straits
Tel: 709-637-4322