SEA CUCUMBER – AREAS B AND C

GASPÉ-LOWER ST.LAWRENCE AREA

SEASON 2026

Subject: Opening of the areas B and C sea cucumber fishery

Gaspé – July 20, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the sea cucumber commercial fishery using a dredge in Areas B and C. The competitive fishery will be open from July 22 to September 30, 2026.

The Area B and C total allowable catches (TACs) in the authorized depth stratum (32-42 m) are as follows:

Area B

Sub-area B-1 : 45 tons

Sub-area B-2 : 90 tons

Sub-area B-3 : 32 tons

Sub-area B-4 : 37 tons

Sub-area B-5 : 121 tons

Area C

Sub-area C-1 : 25 tons

Sub-area C-2 : 33.8 tons

Sub-area C-3 : 49.9 tons

Sub-area C-4 : 29.7 tons

Sub-area C-5 : 62.4 tons

Sub-area C-6 : 70.9 tons

Management measures are described in the 2024-2026 Sea Cucumber Conservation Harvesting Plan approved July 19, 2024.

Furthermore, it should be noted that during the period during which fishing is authorized, it is the captain's responsibility to read the notices issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada related to marine safety, as well as safety standards and good practices, and take all the necessary steps to ensure safe fishing.

To obtain the Conditions of License, harvesters must access 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 email at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For additional information

Contact your area office at the telephone number below. You can also visit our website

Marie-Josée Roy

Resource management

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Gaspé (Québec)

Gaspe- Lower St. Lawrence Area: 1-877-898-5559