FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

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July 9, 2018

 

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

DFO advises that the Unit I Redfish index fishery in NAFO Division 4R closed on Friday, July 6, 2018 at 1200 hours, for all mobile gear fleets.

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.

 

 

Contact:

Laurie Hawkins

Resource Management

Tel: 709-637-4310

Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca