FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS 

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2018-069
May 30, 2018

Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Opening in NAFO Division 4RST 

DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut (turbot) fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RST will open in water depths 140 fathoms or greater, for fixed gear vessels (Vessel Class A282) less than 65 feet based in NAFO Divisions 2J4R3Pn, will open at 0600 hours on June 1, 2018.

By-catch limits are outlined in conditions.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-065 has been revoked and Variation Order 2018-069 comes into effect on June 1, 2018.

“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 : paul.shea@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca