Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.22.116
Issue Date

LUMPFISH FISHERY OPENING IN A PORTION OF NAFO DIVISION 4R

DFO advises that the Lumpfish fishery will open at 0600 hours on May 16, 2022 in a portion of NAFO Division 4R from Ferolle Point to Cape Bauld.

Fishing for Lumpfish is authorized in water depths less than 25 fathoms.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2022-048 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-057 comes into effect on May 14, 2022.

"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region

If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: Karen.Keats-Brett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

For information, contact:

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