Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.23.220
Issue Date

Winter Flounder (Blackback) Opening in NAFO Divisions 3KL

DFO advises that the Winter flounder (Blackback) fishery in NAFO Divisions 3KL will open at 0600 hours on July 26, 2023.

Fish harvesters should review their conditions to be familiar with by-catch provisions for this fishery. By-catch levels will be closely monitored and areas will be closed where cod by-catch is excessive.

Licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System.

"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: danielle.nichols@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

For information, contact:

Terri Healey
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Terri.Healey@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca