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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3PN - nf.24.136

May 29, 2024

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

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May. 29, 2024

Atlantic Halibut Fishery Closing in NAFO Sub-Division 3PN

DFO advises that the Atlantic Halibut fishery in NAFO sub-Division 3Pn, for vessels less than 65 feet using hook and line gear, will close at 1200 hours on May 30, 2024. The reason for the closure is that the available harvesting cap for this fishery has been reached. Fish harvesters are reminded that all fishing gear must be removed from the water by closing time.

“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:
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca