FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA


NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS



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May 19, 2017

Retention of Atlantic Halibut in 3Ps

Fish harvesters are advised that by-catch of 3Ps Atlantic Halibut in NAFO sub-division 3Ps will be permitted for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet as of 0600 hours on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. By-catch limits are outlined in the harvesters' 2017 General Groundfish Conditions.

A directed fishery for Atlantic halibut is not permitted.

Please note, Atlantic Halibut retention is not permitted by the inshore Mobile Gear fleet.




Contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca