Fisheries and Oceans Canada
GREENLAND HALIBUT (TURBOT) FISHERY CLOSING IN NAFO DIVISION 4RST
DFO advises that the Greenland Halibut (turbot) fixed gear fishery in NAFO Division 4RST, in all water depths will close for vessels less than 65 feet based in NAFO Divisions 4R3Pn at 2000 hrs on Sunday, December 18, 2022.
DFO reminds harvesters that all gear must be removed from the water by closing time.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2022-223 has been revoked and Variation Order 2022-236 comes into effect on December 14, 2022.
"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online at 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: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-637-4310
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca