FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA


NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


nf.18.044


2018/3/28


Skate Fishery Opening in Sub-Division 3Ps for Mobile Gear


DFO advises that the Skate Fishery in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps, for mobile gear vessels less than 65 feet, will open at 0600 hours on Sunday, April 1, 2018.

The retention of Atlantic halibut in this fishery is prohibited.

Prior to fishing, fishers must first have their 2017 Groundfish General licence conditions amended by a Fishery Officer, and fishers must obtain their new 2018 species specific licence conditions through the online licencing system.

"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