FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS


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June 26, 2020

 

CAPELIN FIXED GEAR FISHERY CLOSING IN A PORTION OF AREA 14

DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for vessels less than 65 feet (19.8m) will close in the Point Riche to Big Brook area on June 26, 2020 at 2000 hours.

Pending landing assessment, a reopening may be announced.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2020-099 has been revoked and Variation Order 2020-100 comes into effect at 1700 hours on June 26, 2020.

"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: dave.parsons@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

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