FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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2021-137

 

July 8, 2021

Cod Fishery Opening in NAFO Divisions 4RS and Sub-Division 3Pn

DFO advises that the directed competitive Cod fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RS and sub-Division 3Pn, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet will open at 0600 hours on Monday, July 12, 2021.

This opening is for the following vessel classes:

• enterprises based in Western NL and Southern Labrador - 4R3Pn (A274, A275, A277, A278, A430)
• enterprises based in 3Ps with overlap rights to 3Pn (A263, A266, A269, A272) must contact 637-4310 to request a condition if they wish to participate.

Fish harvesters are reminded of the following:

• Retention of Atlantic Halibut is not permitted while directing for Cod;
• Buddy-up arrangements must be completed before the opening date in order to be effective for the first week of fishing activity;
• At-sea observer coverage must be arranged before beginning fishing.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2021-124 has been revoked and Variation Order 2021-137 comes into effect on July 9, 2021.

“Notices to Fish Harvesters” for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en

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