FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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March 28, 2019

 

FIXED GEAR HERRING FISHERY EXTENSION - FORTUNE BAY

DFO advises that the herring fishery for vessels using Barr Seine (tuck) in Fortune Bay, Herring Fishing Area 11, east of Pass Island, will remain open until further notice. Due to limited quantities of herring, a closure on short notice may occur.

Fish harvesters are advised that dockside monitoring is a requirement in this fishery.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2019-017 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-018 comes into effect at 1600 hours on March 28, 2019.

“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