Notices to Fish Harvesters

Application

This CHP applies to Bluefin tuna licence holders from the Quebec fleet using vessels of less than 19.81 m. the authorized fishing areas for Bluefin tuna are: 4RST for Gulf fishing (home waters) and 4Wd, 4VsW, 4X and 5 for Ex-Sector fishing.

Fishing season

The 2024 fishing season for the Quebec region Bluefin tuna fleet will occur from July 20, 2024 to November 15, 2024. The opening date is regularly discussed within the regional advisory committee.

Quota

Based on international sharing, the Canadian quota for inshore fleets is 494.89 tonnes in 2024. Based on Quebec's share of 5.09%, the initial allocation for the Quebec fleet is 25.19 tonnes. Taking into account the admissible quota carry-over from the previous year's uncaught allocation, the amount received from the Mexican transfer and the average weight of tuna catches over the last two years, the number of tags or fish available to Quebec fish harvesters in 2024 is 125.

Other management measures

The management measures for the 2024 bluefin tuna fishery will notably include:

• Fishing gear : Only angling gear, tended lines or electric harpoon are permitted;
• Mandatory hail-out and hail-in calls;
• Mandatory dockside monitoring for all landings;
• Mandatory completion of a logbook;
• Electronic monitoring system (EMS);
• Partnership agreements authorized between 2 or 3 fish harvesters.

For questions regarding this CHP :

Mathieu Pellerin  M. Env.

Regional senior agent

Pelagic species, marine mammals

Resource Management and Aquaculture Division
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region | Canada Government
Mathieu.Pellerin@dfo-mpo.gc.ca / Cell.: 418-572-9957