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Closure of the Stimpson’s Surf clam fishery for the Upper and Middle North Shore fleet, Sub-zone 4B

Sept-Iles – September 17, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region is announcing the closure of the Stimpson’s Surf clam fishery for the Upper and Middle North Shore fleet, Sub-zone 4B, from September 20, 2024 at 23h59,  due to the imminent reach of the total allowable catch.

For additional information

Please visit our website at the following address: Quebec Region | Fisheries and Oceans Canada (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Open notice_ Greenland halibut_ Gaspé fixed gear fleet less than 1371m_ COMP_GASPÉ_2024

Gaspé – July 23, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec region announces the opening of the 4RST Greenland Halibut fishery for the licence holders of the Gaspé fixed gear fleet of less than 13.71 m under competitive regime.

Following discussions with industry representatives, fishing under competitive fisheries management will be permitted from July 26, 2024 at 4:30 a.m. The allocation available to the fishery is 43,06 t.

Opening of the rock crab fishery in sub-areas 16A to 16G - North Shore

Sept-Iles – July 23, 2024

 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the sub-areas 16A to 16G rock crab fishing season from July 31 until November 26, 2024.

In order to obtain the Conditions of Licence, licence holders will have to apply for them through the National Licensing System online. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact Customer Support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by e-mail at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

Opening of the Toad crab fishery in sub-areas CN1 to CN4 - North Shore

Sept-Iles – July 19, 2024

 

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the sub-areas CN1 à CN4 Toad crab fishing season from July 19 until October 31, 2024.

In order to obtain the Conditions of Licence, licence holders will have to apply for them through the National Licensing System online. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact Customer Support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by e-mail at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

CONSERVATION HARVESTING PLAN (CHP) SUMMARY BLUEFIN TUNA – GULF – EX-SECTOR – QUEBEC FLEET 2024-2025 SEASON

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.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2024 FISHERY MANAGEMENT MEASURES BLUEFIN TUNA – GULF – EX-SECTOR – LESS THAN 19.81 M FLEET

Quebec – July 11, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada informs the Bluefin tuna Quebec licence holders of the management measures for the commercial fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence and Ex-sector that will be in place for the 2024 fishing season.

The fishery will take place from July 20 to November 15, 2024. An initial allocation of 25.190 t is granted to the Quebec fleet for the Bluefin tuna directed fishery.

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