Notices to Fish Harvesters

Sept-Îles – June 1, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the capelin fishery in fishing area 15. The opening will be effective on June 2, 2023.

Eligible fish harvesters who wish to participate in this fishery can ask for their Capelin Conditions of licence through the National Licensing System (NOLS) from now on.

The total allowable catch (TAC) of capelin for divisions 4RST is established at 10,225 tons for 2023. Of this TAC, 13.88% is allocated to capelin areas 15 and 16 (divisions 4ST) for a quota of 1,419 tons.

Management measures regarding this fishery are described in the 2023 Conservation Harvesting Plan for area 15 and 16 capelin approved on March 24, 2023 and available online at the following link:

Plan de pêche axé sur la conservation - CAPELAN – ZONES 15 ET 16 – FLOTTILLE DU QUÉBEC SAISON 2023 - 24 mars 2023 (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

For additional information

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Quebec Region