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Notice to Fish Harvesters - LOBSTER FISHING OPENING IN AREAS OF 3PN4R - nf.25.071

April 17, 2025

FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA

NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS

nf.25.071B

2025-038

Apr. 17, 2025

LOBSTER FISHING OPENING IN AREAS OF 3PN4R

DFO advises of the following opening and closing dates for the following Lobster Fishing Areas:

Note all opening times are 0600 hours and all closing times are 2000 hours.

– LFA 12: April 22, 2025 to July 1, 2025.

– LFA 13A: April 23, 2025 to July 4, 2025.

– LFA 13B: April 23, 2025 to July 5, 2025.

Harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve fishing gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48-hour gear-setting period after the opening date.

Harvesters are also reminded they are permitted to harvest bait for the lobster fishery as per the conditions of their bait license.

The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region gives notice that Variation Order 2025-033 has been revoked, and Variation Order 2025-038 will come into force on April 18, 2025.

“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:
Marguerite DeGruchy
Resource Management
Tel. (709) 466-8272
E-mail: marguerite.degruchy@dfo-mpo.gc.ca