Fisheries and Oceans Canada

DFO wishes to advise lobster harvesters that a declaration is required for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 11W. 

Please note a declaration is only required if you intend to fish in LFA 11W - that portion of Lobster Fishing Area 11 west of Western Head, Hare Bay. 

All LFA 11 harvesters that do not declare their intention to fish in LFA 11W will be issued a licence to fish in LFA 11E - which includes that portion of Lobster Fishing Area 11 located east of Western Head, Hare Bay. 

PLEASE NOTE: Declaration can be made by contacting Laurie Hawkins ((709) 637-4310; Laurie.Hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) or Jodi Riggs Power ((709) 279-7626; Jodi.Riggs-Power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca) either by phone or email. 

Declaration must be received by close of business day Monday, April 11, 2022.