FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

PUBLIC NOTICE

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8/11/2016

2016 Recreational groundfish fishery opening –REMINDER of remaining season dates

DFO reminds the public about the remaining season dates for the 2016 recreational groundfish fishery.

Summer Dates:

Saturday August 13 to Sunday August 14

Saturday August 20 to Sunday August 21

Saturday August 27 to Sunday August 28

Saturday September 03 to Monday Sept 05

Fall Dates:

Saturday September 24 to Sunday October 02

The recreational groundfish fishery will occur in all NAFO areas /subareas around Newfoundland and Labrador, which includes 2GH, 2J3KL, 3Ps, 3Pn, and 4R.

The public is reminded that fishing is not permitted in the Eastport and Gilbert Bay Marine Protected Areas.

Recreational fishers are limited to five groundfish per day (including Cod). However, the maximum boat limit when three or more people are fishing is 15 groundfish.

Further details on all applicable Management Measures can be found on the DFO Website www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/decisions/fm-2016-gp/atl-08-eng.htm, or by calling 709-772-4423 for Recreational fishing.

For safety reasons, fishing is only permitted from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset. The public is reminded to follow safe boating practices and be aware of local weather and sea conditions before leaving port.

Participants in the Recreational groundfish fishery are further reminded to inspect their catch carefully for pink or yellow tags, located on the back of the fish. The tags are uniquely numbered and have a DFO address and reward value ($10 or $100) printed on them. Participants should return the tag along with the location and date of capture, and include their mailing address, to claim the tag reward.


Contact:

Patricia Williams
Resource Management
Tel. (709) 772-0695
E-mail: patricia.williams@dfo-mpo.gc.ca