FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.17.162


2017/6/15

2017-112

CAPELIN FISHERY OPENING FOR THE GREATER THAN AND LESS THAN 65' FLEET IN WESTERN NL

DFO advises that the Capelin purse seine fishery for mobile gear vessels, greater than and less than 65', in Capelin Fishing Areas 13 and 14 (NAFO Division 4R) will open at 0600 hours on Friday, June 16, 2017.

All fish harvesters are reminded that dockside monitoring requirements are in place for this fishery, and that at-sea observer service arrangements must be made prior to the commencement of fishing activity.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2016-275 has been revoked and Variation Order 2017-112 comes into effect on June 16, 2017.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
E-mail: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca