Capelin Fixed Gear Fishery Opening in Portions of Area 14
DFO advises that the Capelin fixed gear fishery using traps and bar seine (including modified bar seine known as "tuck seine"), for vessels less than 65 feet, in Capelin Fishing Area 14 from Big Brook to Cape Bauld and east of a line drawn between the following points: 51 degrees 20 minutes North, 56 degrees 57 minutes West and 51 degrees 57 minutes North, 55 degrees 21 minutes West will open at 0600hrs on Wednesday, July 1, 2015.
All fish harvesters are reminded that dockside monitoring ...
Herring Purse Seine Fishery Opening in Area 13 and 14
DFO advises that the herring purse seine fishery, for all mobile gear in Herring Fishing Area 13 and 14, will open May 13, 2015.
Individual quotas are in place and fish harvesters are reminded that licence conditions are available through the DFO National Online Licencing System.
At-sea observer coverage services must be arranged before commencing fishing.
Fish harvesters are reminded of the licence condition that is in effect for the 2015 season in order to protect lobster habitat. ...
