FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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June 7, 2017

 

Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in 3Pn

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO Division 3Pn for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will close at 1800 hours on Thursday, June 8, 2017 due to incidental catch of Cod exceeding the established protocols.

“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