FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

 

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

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Aug. 16, 2018

 

Winter Flounder (Blackback) Fishery Closing in 3KL

 

DFO advises that the winter flounder (blackback) fishery will close in NAFO Divisions 3KL at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 17, 2018. Fish harvesters must have all gear removed from the water by closing time.

The closure is due to excessive cod by-catch levels.  Harvesters are advised that the Department will revisit this decision in the coming weeks and a decision about reopening will be made at that time.

 

 

Contact:

David Small

Area Chief,

Resource Management

(709)292-5167

david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca