Notices to Fish Harvesters
LOBSTER – AREA 22 – MAGDALEN ISLANDS FLEET VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM
Magdalen Islands – November 28th, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) will be mandatory in the directed lobster fishery in Area 22 for the Magdalen Islands fleet starting with the 2027 fishing season.
Vessels must be equipped with an active VMS approved by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Each licence holder must register their VMS with DFO before starting fishing activities. Data must be transmitted every 5 minutes.
The implementation of VMS aims to strengthen monitoring necessary to ensure compliance with management measures.
For additional information
Contact your area office at the phone number listed below.
Denyse Hébert
Resource management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Magdelen Islands area : 418-986-2095