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Notice to Fish Harvesters - Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay - nf.24.209

July 13, 2024

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.24.209B

2024-141

Jul. 13, 2024

Fixed Gear Capelin Fishery Closing In Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay

DFO advises that the capelin fishery for vessels using fixed gear will close on July 13, 2024 at 1800 hours in Bonavista Bay and Trinity Bay (Capelin Fishing Areas 5 & 6).

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Regions gives notice that Variation Order 2024-135 has been revoked and Variation Order 2024-141 comes into effect at 1600 hours on July 13, 2024.

“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:
Robynn Earle
A/Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 772-5845
Robynn.Earle@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Kelly Firmage-O’Brien
A/ Senior Area Fisheries Manager
(709) 685-0344
Kelly.Firmage-OBrien@dfo-mpo.gc.ca