Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Snow Crab Season Closure for Crab Fishing Area 12D
DFO advises fish harvesters that the Snow crab fishery in Crab Fishing Area 12D will close at 2000 hours on April 26, 2025.
All gear must be removed from the water by closing time.
The Regional Director General, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador Region, gives notice that Variation Order 2025-027 has been revoked and Variation Order 2025-041 will come into force on April 26, 2025.
"Notices to Fish Harvesters" for all commercial fisheries are now available online under the Fishery Notices link on the DFO NL Region webpage at Newfoundland and Labrador Region
If you would like to have all "Notices to Fish Harvesters" for commercial fisheries sent directly to you by email please contact: miranda.pryor@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Laurie Hawkins
Resource Management
Tel: 709-649-3549
Email: laurie.hawkins@dfo-mpo.gc.ca