FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

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July 28, 2020

 

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in Bonavista Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 5)

DFO advises that the fixed gear Capelin Fishery in Bonavista Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 5) will close Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 12:00 hours (noon).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2020-145 has been revoked and Variation Order 2020-148 comes into effect at 1700 hours on July 28, 2020.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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 772-5845
kelly.firmage-o’brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca