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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In Trinity Bay and Conception Bay - nf.23.236

August 15, 2023

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

 

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

 

nf.23.236B

 

2023-221

 

Aug. 15, 2023

 

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In Trinity Bay and Conception Bay

 

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 2000 hours in Trinity Bay and Conception Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 6 and 7).

 

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2023-176 has been revoked and Variation Order 2023-221 comes into effect on August 16, 2023.

 

“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:

David Small

Senior Area Fisheries Manager

(709) 292-5167

David.Small@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

 

Robynn Earle

A/Area Fisheries Manager

(709) 772-5845

Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca