Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.24.063
Issue Date

HERRING MG EXTRA LARGE FLEET (Greater than 65’) PURSE SEINE FISHERY OPENING IN AREAS 13 AND 14

DFO advises that the Herring purse seine fishery, for the extra large (greater than 65’ mobile gear) fleet in Herring Fishing Areas 13 and 14, will open at 1800 hours, April 4, 2024.

The Small Fish Protocol approved and implemented for this fleet will continue for this management cycle.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-018 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-019 comes into effect at 1600 hours on April 4, 2024.  

"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 

For information, contact:

Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca