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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in a Portion of White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3) - nf.24.200

July 9, 2024

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.24.200B

2024-122

Jul. 9, 2024

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing in a Portion of White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3)

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 9, 2024 at 2200 hours in the following area:

White Bay (Capelin Fishing Area 3):

Cape Fox to Hampden, Inclusive

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-120 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-122 comes into effect at 1800 hours on July 9, 2024.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 https://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/en

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

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For information, contact:
Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca