Author: Aaryn Lambert

REMINDER – DEADLINE IN TWO DAYS!!! Return applications to: Email: crabsurvey@ffaw.ca Fax: 709-576-1521  APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2025 POST-SEASON SNOW CRAB TRAP SURVEY We are now accepting applications for the 2025

Starting May 31, trip limits for Shrimp Fishing Area 6 have been reduced in some cubic # classes.  Please see the table below.

3K North Caps The 3K North Shrimp Committee has set their SFA 6 caps at 100,100 lbs plus the 10,000 lb tolerance, for a total cap of 110,100 lbs.

3K South Caps The 3K South Shrimp Committee has set their SFA 6 caps at 64,800 lbs plus the 10,000 lb tolerance, for a total cap of 74,800 lbs.

2J Shrimp Caps The 2J Shrimp Committee has set their SFA 6 caps at 110,000 lbs plus 10,000 lb tolerance, for a total cap of 120,000 lbs.

FFAW is now accepting applications to conduct an Atlantic Halibut Longline Survey in 3Ps between May 22nd and July22nd. Harvesters licensed to fish in 3Ps with experience fishing longline/line trawl

Harvesters from some Crab Management Areas have reported changes in depredation by fish of their bait in the Snow Crab fishery. Harvesters have also raised concerns that increased bait depredation

The Regional Assessment Committee for Offshore Wind Development in Newfoundland and Labrador recently published their Draft Regional Assessment Report. FFAW will be providing formal comments. Members with feedback on the

On Wednesday, September 25th, Industry Relations Representative Katie Power and FFAW Inshore Council members Jamie Barnett and Loretta Ward met with ABO Energy. This introductory meeting helped FFAW get an

Harvesters were notified of the opportunity to participate in the 2024 snow crab by mail in May 2024. Additionally, the opportunity was advertised through direct emails, our Facebook, and our