Notices to Fish Harvesters
OPENING OF THE CAPELIN FISHING SEASON IN AREA 15
Sept-Îles – May 17, 2024
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, 2024.
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 2024. 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 2024 Conservation Harvesting Plan for area 15 and 16 capelin approved on March 15, 2024:
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