FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

 

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July 11, 2018

 

GREENLAND HALIBUT FISHERY OPENING IN 4R TO QUEBEC BASED FLEET

 

DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut (turbot) fishery in a portion of NAFO Division 4R, for vessels based in the Quebec Region, will open at 0430hrs EDT on July 12, 2018 and close at 23:59hrs EDT on August 31, 2018.

The specific area open is in water depths greater than 125 fathoms, and applies to vessel class A211 (Quebec Region Gaspe-based competitive fleet using vessels less than 45').

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2018-126 has been revoked and Variation Order 2018-151 comes into effect on July 12, 2018.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