FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS 

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September 17, 2021

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

DFO advises that at the request of industry the directed competitive Cod fishery in NAFO Divisions 4RS and sub-Division 3Pn, for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet affecting vessel classes A274, A275, A277, A278, A430, A263, A266, A269, A272 announced to open September 19, 2021 will be delayed.

An opening date will be forthcoming.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2021-271 has been revoked and Variation Order 2021-272 comes into effect September 18, 2021.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are 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