Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.24.080
Issue Date

LOBSTER FISHING OPENING IN AREAS 3PN4R

DFO advises of the following opening and closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all opening times are 0600 hours and all closing times are 2000 hours.

- LFA 12, April 20, 2024 to June 29, 2024

- LFA 13A, April 20, 2024 to July 1, 2024

- LFA 13B, April 20, 2024 to July 2, 2024

Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48 hour gear-setting period after the opening date.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-295 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-027 comes into effect on April 17, 2024.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