FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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October 15, 2020

 

COD FISHERY OPENING IN NAFO DIVISIONS 4RS AND SUB-DIVISION 3Pn

DFO advises that the directed competitive Cod fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RS and sub-Division 3Pn, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet, using six gillnets or 2000 hooks, will open 0600 hrs on October 19, 2020 and close at 1800 hrs on October 19, 2020.

New conditions are not required.

This opening is for the following vessel classes:

- enterprises based in Western NL and Southern Labrador - 4R3Pn (A274, A275, A277, A278, A287).

- enterprises based in 3Ps with overlap rights to 3Pn (A263, A266, A269, A272).

3Ps overlap harvesters must contact 637-4310 to request conditions.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2020-243 has been revoked and Variation Order 2020-245 comes into effect on October 16, 2020.

“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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

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