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MAGDALEN ISLANDS Lobster FLEET

season 2023

SUBJECT: Announcement of the recipients of Areas 12 and 12F snow crab allocation for the Magdalen Islands lobster fleet

Magdalen Islands – March 30, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – Quebec Region announces the distribution of Areas 12 and 12F snow crab allocation for the Magdalen Islands lobster fleet for the 2023 fishing season.

Opening of the Snow crab fishery in area 16A

Sept-Îles – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 16A. The opening is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) for the first opening.

As recommended by the fleet representatives, two periods of fishing activity is in effect in Area 116A for the 2023 season. Licence holders are offered the opportunity to choose among the 2 following options:

Opening of the Snow crab fishery in area 16

Sept-Îles – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 16. The opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleet representatives. The fishery will close on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Announcement of the opening of the Area 14 snow crab fishery

Sept-Îles – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 14. The opening is scheduled for Monday, April 24th, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) for the first period.

As recommended by the fleet representatives, two periods of fishing activity is in effect in Area 14 for the 2023 season. Licence holders are offered the opportunity to choose among the 2 following options:

SNOW CRAB 15

SEASON 2023

SUBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the Area 15 snow crab fishery

Sept-Iles – March 29, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 15. The opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) for the first period.

SNOW CRAB 12C

SEASON 2023

SUBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the Area 12C snow crab fishery

Sept-Iles – March 29, 2022

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 12C. The opening is scheduled for Saturday, April 1st, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) for the first period.

WHELK AREAS 1 TO 9

NORTH SHORE

SEASON 2023

SUBJECT : Announcement of changes to management measures                                                                                              

Sept-Iles – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region informs whelk licence holders in Areas

WHELK AREAS 1 TO 9

NORTH SHORE

SEASON 2023

SUBJECT : Announcement of changes to management measures                                                                                               

Sept-Iles – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region informs whelk licence holders in Areas

Approved March 28, 2023

1. Application

This Area 12 F snow crab Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to traditional fish harvesters and to New Access fish harvesters from Quebec and Gulf Regions for the 2023 fishing season.

2. Fishing Areas

The Crab fishing area (CFA) 12F is part of Crab fishing area 12 delimited by the straight lines joining the following points in the order listed:

2022-2023 SEASON

Magdalen Islands – March 29, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the Atlantic halibut fishing season, in areas 4RST, for the Magdalen Islands fleet from April 1st, 2023 to April 28, 2023.

The fishing season is divided into 4 periods. A fishing period corresponds to one week. Subject to valid Conditions of Licence and subject to a Variation Order, licence holders are authorized to participate in one of the following 4 fishing periods