FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.19.312

8/16/2019

 

Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in 4R for some Vessel Classes

DFO advises that the Atlantic halibut fishery in NAFO sub-Division 4R, for vessels classes A125, A127 and A138 to A144, will close at 1800hrs EDT on Sunday, August 18, 2019 due to incidental catch of Cod exceeding the established protocols.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2019-209 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-215 comes into effect on August 17, 2019.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: Christine.diamond@dfo-mpo.gc.ca


Contact:

Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: 709-279-7626
jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca