FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS



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2018/7/13


4R ATLANTIC HALIBUT - THIRD SEASONAL OPENING DATE


DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut hook and line (long line) fishery in NAFO Division 4RST, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet based in Western NL and Southern Labrador that elected to fish in period 3, will open at 0600 hours on Monday, July 16, 2018. This fishery is open for vessel class A293 and will close at 2000 hours on July 22, 2018.

*New conditions for this fishery must be obtained through the National Online Licencing System prior to engaging in fishing activities.

**Buddy-up arrangements must be approved through DFO prior to fishing.



Contact:


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