FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA


NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


nf.18.090

2018-047

2018/5/3


AMENDMENT 2 - LOBSTER FISHERY DELAYED IN FISHING AREAS 14A and 14B

DFO advises that Lobster Fishing Area 14A (Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche) will now open Monday, May 7, 2018 at 0600 hours and close on July 4, 2018 at 2000 hours.

DFO advises that the Lobster Fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 14B (Point Riche to Big Brook) will open at 0600 hours on Monday, May 7, 2018 and close on July 4, 2018 at 2000 hours.

Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48 hour gear-setting period after the opening date.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-045 has been revoked and Variation Order 2018-047 comes into effect on May 4, 2018.

"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 : janet.warren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


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