FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


nf.17.236

2017-185

2017/7/28

Fixed Gear Capelin opening in Conception Bay (Area 7)

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will open on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 0600 hours in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7).

Fish harvesters are reminded that no capelin may be removed from any fixed gear until the fishery has been open for a period of 24 hours.

Fish harvesters are advised to listen to 2598 khz or VHF continuous Marine Radio for the latest information.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2017-174 has been revoked and Variation Order 2017-185 comes into effect on July 29, 2017.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:
Ellen Careen
Resource Management
Tel. (709) 772-5845
E-mail: ellen.careen@dfo-mpo.gc.ca