Notices to Fish Harvesters

Magdalen Islands – July 2, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the 2024-2025 management measures for the Atlantic halibut fixed gear fleet from Magdalen Islands.

Quota and management regime

The initial allocation of the fleet is 162.4 t, managed under individual transferable quotas (ITQ).

Fishing Season

The duration of the fishing season is 16 weeks, as follows:

Period 1:        From July 14 to October 5, 2024

Period 2:        From April 1 to April 28, 2025

Fishing gear

As of this year, licence holders with an initial quota exceeding 3,500 kg may use 2,000 hooks.

In addition, fish harvesters do not have the obligation to bring back their fishing gear at the end of each fishing trip. However, they must respect the maximum soaking time authorized which is 72 hours.

Electronic logbook

The use of the electronic logbook remains optional.

Vessel monitoring system (VMS)

Discussions with fleet representatives will continue over the next year regarding the implementation of VMS planned for the 2025-2026 season.

Other management measures

The other management measures remain unchanged.

Licence conditions

To obtain their Conditions of licence, fish harvesters must access the National Online Licensing System. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact Client Support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by email at  fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For more information

You may obtain more information regarding management measures and fishing areas on our website at the following address: Notices to Fish Harvesters (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Sylvette Leblanc

Resource Management

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Magdalen Islands Area : 418-986-2095