FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

nf.18.168

2018/6/26

Soft-Shell Closed Area for Crab in NAFO Division 3L

 

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grid in Crab Fishing Area - Midshore (MS) in NAFO Division 3L will close to fishing Snow crab at midnight on Thursday, June 28, 2018 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid E26

This grid will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this shall be removed on your next fishing trip.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-116 has been revoked and Variation Order 2018-120 comes into effect on June 27, 2018.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:
David Ball
Resource Management
Tel.(709) 772-3732
Email: dave.ball@dfo-mpo.gc.ca