Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery Closing in NAFO Divisions 3LMNO for < 65 ft Fixed Gear Fleet
DFO advises that the fixed gear Greenland Halibut (Turbot) Fishery in NAFO Divisions 3LMNO will close for all vessels less than 65 ft on November 17, 2023 at 1800 hours.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-255 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-280 comes into effect on November 17, 2023.
"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: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
David Small
Senior Area Fisheries Manager
Tel: (709) 292-5167
Email: David.Small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel: (709) 772-5845
Email: kelly.firmage-obrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca