Notices to Fish Harvesters
Announcement of the opening of the Area 13 snow crab fishery
Québec – May 24, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date of the snow crab fishing season in Area 13. The season will open on May 26, 2023 at 4:30 a.m. (EDT).
Because of ice conditions and the delayed opening of this fishery, only one fishing season date option will be available in 2023. In addition, the duration of the fishing period will be restricted to a maximum of 12 weeks (August 18, 23:59 EDT).
Other management measures in the Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on April 24, 2023 remain unchanged.
Furthermore, we remind harvesters that during the period when fishing is authorized, it is the captain's responsibility to read the notices issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada related to marine safety, to be aware of safety standards and good practices, and take all the necessary steps to ensure safe fishing.
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Dominic Boula
Quebec region
North Shore area: 1-800-463-1729
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