Notices to Fish Harvesters

Québec – March 21, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 12A for the 2025 Season March 24 at 5:00 am (EDT) as agreed in discussions with First Nations and industry.

The total allowable catch (TAC) of snow crab for Area 12A has been set at 44 tons. In accordance with the application of quota reconciliation, ITQs will be revised, if required.

Other management measures are contained in the Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on March 20, 2025.

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.

Licence Conditions

In order to obtain the Conditions of License, anglers must access the National Permit 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

Please visit our website. 

Julie Bernier

Ressource Management

Quebec region

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Gaspé-Lower St. Lawrence area: 1-877-898-5559

Note: In case of discrepancies between the English and the French versions, the latter prevail.