FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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May 11, 2017

LOBSTER FISHERY SEASON OPENING IN AREA 14B (Point Riche to Big Brook)

DFO advises that the Lobster Fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 14B (Point Riche to Big Brook) will open at 0600 hours on Friday May 12, 2017 and close on July 10, 2017 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The Regional Director General, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2017-047 has been revoked and Variation Order 2017-050 comes into effect on May 12, 2017.

"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