Notices to Fish Harvesters
OPENING OF THE AREA 12 TOAD CRAB (HYAS) FISHERY – MAGDALEN ISLAND FLEET 2025 SEASON
Magdalen Islands – August 06, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening date for Toad crab fishing in area 12 for the 2025 season. Please note that from now on, the fishing season will be from August 21 to November 13 of each year.
Management measures are described in the 2025 Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on July 16, 2025.
For the Magdalen Islands areas 12, the main modifications are the following:
- A temporary partnership (buddy-up), with a maximum of two licence holders, is authorized.
- Dockside verification has a target rate of 100% of landings.
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 address or phone number below. You can also visit our website
Denyse Hébert
Gestion de la ressource
Pêches et Océans Canada
Secteur Îles de la Madeleine : 418-986-2095