FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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July 16, 2019

 

Soft-Shell Closed Area for Crab in NAFO Division 3L

DFO advises that in accordance with the soft-shell protocol, the following grids in Crab Fishing Area Midshore in NAFO Division 3L will close to fishing Snow crab at midnight on Wednesday July 17, 2019 due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab:

Grid O 23

Grid N 23

These grids will be closed to Snow crab fishing for the remainder of the year. Harvesters should note that all gear in this grid quadrant must be removed immediately. Gear must be hauled and not reset on your next fishing trip.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2019-150 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-157 comes into effect on July 17, 2019.

“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: dave.parsons@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Contact:

Chelsea Austin
Resource Manager
Phone:(709)772.4968
E-mail:chelsea.austin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca