May 14, 2021 – Applications are now being accepted for green crab harvesting under Fisheries and Marine Institute’s ongoing project in Placentia Bay. Harvesters must fish from one of the following 6 locations:
Fox Harbour | North East Arm | South East Arm | North Harbour | Swift Current | Baie de l’eau
*Harvesters may apply for multiple locations. However, they will only be awarded one.
Periods to be fished are:
2021 Fishing Period |
Fishing Occurrence |
Hauls |
May – June |
Every 4 weeks/end of month |
1/day |
July 5 – Aug 20 |
5 days a week |
2/day |
Sept 7 – 10 | 20 – 24 |
5 days a week |
1/day |
Oct 4- 8 | 18 – 22 |
5 days a week |
1/day |
Nov 1 – 5 | 15 – 19 |
5 days a week |
1/day |
Dec 2021 – March 2022 |
Every 4 weeks/end of month |
1/day |
Application deadline is Friday May 21st 12:00 pm. Thank you for your interest. Only those successful in the draw process will be contacted.
For more information, please call April Wiseman at the FFAW-Unifor St. John’s office (709) 576-7276.