Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.22.119
Issue Date

MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR GREENLAND HALIBUT IN THE GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announces the management plan for Greenland halibut in the Gulf of St. Lawrence Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) Divisions 4RST.

A TAC of 2,400 t is established for 4RST Greenland halibut for a one-year period from May 15, 2022, to May 14, 2023. The TAC represents a 19 per cent increase from the previous year and is consistent with the Precautionary Approach framework that was recently approved for this stock in March 2022.

For information, contact:

Shelley Dwyer
Regional FAM Officer
Tel: (709)772-2080
Email: shelley.dwyer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca