FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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June 1 2016

Soft-Shell Closed Area for Crab and Shrimp Fishing in NAFO Division 3K

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell crab protocol, that the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing snow crab and shrimp at midnight on Saturday, June 04, 2016 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab.

 

1. Grid AA42

 

All crab pots must be removed from this area.

 

The closure for northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days.

Contact:

Kevin Hurley

Central Area Chief

Resource Management

Tel.(709) 292-5167

E-mail: Kevin.Hurley@dfo-mpo.gc.ca