FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

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8/25/2016

3Ps <65' Fixed Gear Atlantic Halibut Retention Permitted

Fish harvesters are advised that by-catch of 3Ps Atlantic halibut in NAFO Sub-Division 3Ps will be permitted for fixed gear vessels less than 65 feet as of 0600hrs on Tuesday August 30, 2016. By-catch limits are outlined in harvesters 2016 Groundfish General Licence conditions.

Please note, Atlantic Halibut retention is not permitted by the inshore Mobile Gear fleet.

If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: paul.shea@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca