Fisheries and Oceans Canada

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
Notice Number
nf.24.110
Issue Date

Amendment: 2J South Crab Fishery

DFO advises that the Snow Crab fishery opened at 0600 hours on Monday, May 6, 2024, for 2J (South) and will now close at 2400 hours on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Fish harvesters are reminded that they are not authorized to set Crab traps until 72 hours after the Snow Crab fishery season has opened. Therefore, any setting of Crab traps or possession of Crab before 0600 hours on Thursday, May 9, 2024 is prohibited.

License fees and license conditions are available through the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region give notice that Variation Order 2024-039 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-045 comes into effect on May 7, 2024.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:

Murray Perrett
Area Fisheries Manager
Tel: 709-899-2938
E-Mail: Murray.Perrett@dfo-mpo.gc.ca