FORTUNE BAY FLOUNDER TAGGING CHARTER OPPORTUNITY
July 24, 2024
FFAW is now accepting applications for a charter to support grey sole and deepwater flounder tagging by DFO between August 7th and September 30th, 2024, in Fortune Bay. Harvesters with experience fishing sole and flounder in Fortune Bay are eligible to apply for the charter and will be required to use their flounder nets.
*Pending final project approval*, the charter is expected to take 3-5 days to complete, with charter timing to be discussed with DFO researchers. Vessels must be 25′ AND greater and must indicate their homeport within Fortune Bay in the application.
For additional information or to obtain an application, please call Ian (iivany@ffaw.ca) at the FFAW office in St. John’s at (709) 576-7276.
The application deadline is Friday, August 2nd at 4pm.