Applications Open for Green Crab Harvesting in Placentia Bay
April 3, 2019
04/03/2019
Applications are now being accepted for green crab harvesting under Marine Institute’s current project in Placentia Bay. Harvesters must fish from one of the following locations:
North Harbour |
Swift Current |
Baine Harbour |
St. Joseph’s/Bay De L’Eau |
Northeast Arm Placentia |
Southeast Arm Placentia |
Fox Harbour/Placentia Sound |
Periods to be fished are:
Fishing Period | Fishing Occurrence | Days total | Haul Type |
April 1- June 30, 2019 | Once every 4 weeks | 3 days | 1 night soak |
July 2-Aug 31, 2019 | 5 days a week | 44 days | 1 night and 1 day soak |
Sept 3-Nov 30, 2019 | 2 days a week | 26 days | 1 night soak |
Dec 3-March 31, 2020 | Once every 4 weeks | 4 days | 1 night soak |
To obtain an application please call the St. John’s office at 576-7276. Application deadline is Wednesday April 10th at 4:30 pm. Only those successful in the draw process will be contacted.