FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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April 11, 2019

 

Lobster Fishery Delay - 13A and 13B

DFO advises that due to significant ice conditions and in consultation with industry, there will be at least a 5 day delay in Lobster Fishing Areas 13A and 13B noting the earliest the season will open is April 23rd. Conditions will be closely monitored and if conditions persist a further announcement with revised opening dates will be communicated.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now 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 : janet.warren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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