FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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May 7, 2019

LOBSTER FISHERY OPENING IN FISHING AREA 14A

DFO advises that Lobster Fishing Area 14A (Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche) will open Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 0600 hours and close on Monday, July 8, 2019 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General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2019-044 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-046 comes into effect on May 8, 2019.

"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