FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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2021-173

 

July 16, 2021

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In Trinity Bay

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 22:00 hours in Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 6).

Pending landing assessment, a reopening may be announced. Harvesters are advised to closely monitor Notice to Fishers for information.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-170 has been revoked and Variation Order 2021-173 comes into effect at 1700 hours on July 16, 2021.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:

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