FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA


NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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2018/7/6


UNIT I (NAFO DIVISIONS 4R) INDEX REDFISH FISHERY CLOSING


DFO advises that the Unit I Redfish index fishery for the mobile gear fleets based in Western Newfoundland and Labrador will close Friday, July 6, 2018 at 1200 hours.

This closure is a result of small fish protocols being exceeded. Small fish closures will be for a minimum of 10 consecutive days and may reopen following a successful industry funded test fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-131 has been revoked and Variation Order 2018-143 comes into effect at 1200 hours on July 6, 2018.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 : janet.warren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca



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