FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISHERS

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July 17, 2019

 

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7)

DFO advises that, based on a recommendation from industry, the fixed gear Capelin Fishery in Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 7) will close Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 23:59 hours. Harvesters who have traps set are not required to remove them during this closure.

Harvesters are advised to closely monitor Notice to Fishers for information regarding a future reopening of the area.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2019-158 has been revoked and Variation Order 2019-162 comes into effect on July 17, 2019.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:

For information, contact:
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Resource Manager
(709) 772-5845
kelly.firmage-o’brien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

David Small
Area Chief, Resource Management
(709) 292-5167
david.small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca