FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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June 14, 2016

Soft-Shell Closed Areas for Crab and Shrimp in NAFO Division 2J & 3K

DFO wishes to advise that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, that the following grids in Crab Fishing Area 2 in NAFO Division 2J south and Crab Fishing Area 4 in NAFO Division 3K will close to fishing snow crab and Northern shrimp at midnight on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab. All crab pots must be removed from this area.

In 2J R-38

In 2J/3K S37

In 3K AC-40

AB-40

W-40

V-37

These closures for Northern shrimp is in effect for 60 days, and will re-open on August 16, 2016, if the shrimp fishery is open at that time.

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact:

amy.kavanagh-penney@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

For information, contact: 
Annette Rumbolt
Resource Manager - Shellfish
Tel:(709) 772-4911
E-mail: annette.rumbolt@dfo-mpo.gc.ca