Fisheries and Oceans Canada
CAPELIN FIXED GEAR FISHERY OPENING IN AREA 13 AND PORTION OF AREA 14
DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for the large vessel fleet (less than 65 feet (19.8m)) in the following areas will open at 0600 hours on June 12, 2024:
Capelin Fishing Area 13
Capelin Fishing Area 14 from Cape Gregory to Point Riche.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2023-293 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-078 comes into effect on June 12, 2024.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
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca