Notices to Fish Harvesters

Subject : Extension of the lobster fishing season in Sub-area 18G

Sept-Îles – July 14, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the closure lobster fishing season in Sub-area 18G. The closure is now set on Saturday, August 5, 2023 following the request of the fleet representatives. The mandatory evacuation of part of the population of Sept-Iles caused by forest fires prevented lobster fishing activities in this sub-area for a period of one week.

The 2023 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) was approved on April 20, 2023. LOBSTER - AREAS 15, 16, 17 AND 18 - CONSERVATION HARVESTING PLAN - SEASONS 2023 TO 2025

Furthermore, it is reminded that, during the period where fishing is authorized, it is the responsibility of the licence holder to take into account the marine safety notices issued, among others, by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada, as well as the standards and best practices in marine safety, and to take all measures to ensure a safe fishery.

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

For additional information, please visit our website at the following address: Quebec Region.

Yolaine Croussette

Ressource Management

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

North Shore area: 1-800-463-1729

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