Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Harvesters are reminded to contact the Department by the following deadlines if they are selecting the 3KL fall only period and/or selecting a fishing area outside of their homeport (i.e., 2J to 3KL or 3KL to 2J). 

FALL FISHERY OPTION:

Fish harvesters selecting the 3KL fall only fishery option MUST indicate their intention via e-mail to Robyn.Lee@dfo-mpo.gc.ca by Monday, July 17, 2023. 

Any 3KL harvester who does not select the 3KL fall only fishery option by this deadline will receive conditions authorizing them to fish the regular season (July 23 – November 4).  

FISHING OUTSIDE HOMEPORT OPTION:

Harvesters may select to change their fishing area outside of their homeport. Fish harvesters opting to change their fishing area MUST indicate their intention via e-mail to Robyn.Lee@dfo-mpo.gc.ca by Friday, July 21, 2023. Requests for a change in fishing area after July 21, 2023 will not be accepted. 

Harvesters must provide their FULL NAME, FIN, and HOMEPORT in their email(s) and their requested option(s).