Notices to Fish Harvesters

SUBJECT: OPENING OF THE HERRING FISHING SEASON IN AREA 15.

Sept-Îles – May 9, 2023

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

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

The total allowable catch (TAC) for the entire area 15 is established at 4 500 tons for 2023. A maximum catch level of 4 000 tons is allowed in NAFO Subdivision 4Sw.

Starting in 2023, the coverage rate of the Dockside Monitoring Program (DMP) is 100%. Other management measures regarding this fishery are described in the 2023-2024 Conservation Harvesting Plan for area 15 herring, approved on May 8, 2023 and available at the following address:

Herring

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