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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.