FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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October 15, 2020

 

COD FISHERY OPENING IN NAFO DIVISION 4RS3Pn

DFO advises that the competitive fixed gear Cod fishery (AGC) in NAFO Division 4RS and sub-Division 3Pn, will open at 0600 on October 20, 2020.

As outlined in licence conditions for this fishery, participants will be restricted to using hook and line and to landing in one of the following designated landing ports: Lapoile, Rose Blanche, Burnt Islands, Isle aux Morts, Margaree, Port aux Basques, and Codroy.

New conditions are required.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2020-243 has been revoked and Variation Order 2020-245 comes into effect on October 16, 2020.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:

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