FISHERIES AND OCEANS

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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April 6, 2016

SKATE FISHERY OPENING IN SUB-DIVISION 3Ps

DFO advises that the Skate fishery in NAFO sub-Division 3Ps, for mobile gear vessels less than 65 feet, will open at 0600hrs on Thursday, April 7, 2016.

When the fishing trip in any portion of NAFO sub-Division 3Ps is in excess of 24 hours duration, and/or landings are made in ports outside the Newfoundland and Labrador Region, harvesters are required to hail-in daily catch to the DFO toll-free number at 1-877-637-4315.

The retention of Atlantic halibut in this fishery is prohibited.

Prior to fishing, fishers must first have their 2015 Groundfish General licence conditions amended, and obtain their new species specific licence conditions through the online licencing system.

 “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: amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Contact:

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