Notices to Fish Harvesters

Québec – March 23, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 17 for the 2023 Season March 27 at 5:00 am (EDT) following the recommendation of the opening committee with First Nations and industry.

Other management measures in the Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on March 22, 2023 remain unchanged.

Furthermore, it should be noted that during the period during which 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, as well as safety standards and good practices, and take all the necessary steps to ensure safe fishing.

Licence Conditions

In order to obtain the Conditions of License, anglers must access the National Permit System online. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact customer support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by email at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For additional information

Please visit our website at the following address: Quebec Region

Dominic Boula

Ressource Management

Quebec region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

North Shore area: 1-800-463-1729

Gaspé-Lower St. Lawrence area: 1-877-898-5559

Note: In case of discrepancies between the English and the French versions, the latter prevail.