FISHERIES AND OCEANS CANADA
NOTICE TO FISH HARVESTERS
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May. 28, 2021
ATLANTIC HALIBUT FISHERY REOPENING IN 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 reopen from 0600 hours to 2000 hours on Sunday May 30, 2021
Please note that there are amended conditions of licence for this one-day fishery that reflect an amended allowable limit, which are available through the National Online Licencing System (NOLS).
Fish harvesters are reminded of the following:
– All licence holders are required to hail-out, at least three hours before leaving port, to the DFO toll-free number at 1-877-637-4315.
– 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 http://www.nfl.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/e0004341
If you would like to have all “Notices to Fish Harvesters” for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: beverly.piccott@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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For information, contact:
Jodi Riggs-Power
Resource Management
Tel: 709-279-7626
jodi.riggs-power@dfo-mpo.gc.ca