Gaspé – March 27, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces that the opening date for the snow crab fishery in Area 12A for the 2026 season has been set for March 31 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT), following consultations with First Nations and the industry.

Québec – March 27, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 17 for the 2026 Season from March 30, 2026 to June 24, 2026. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).

NORTHERN SHRIMP – AREAS 8, 9, 10 AND 12

SUBJECT: OPENING OF THE FISHING SEASON FOR CAPELIN WEIR FISHERY IN AREA 4Tp

CAPELIN – AREAS 15 AND 16 – QUEBEC FLEET

Amended April 23, 2026

Amended March 30, 2026

Amended March 26, 2026

Approved March 10 2026

1 Application

This Conservation-based Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to holders of commercial Clam licences of Area 1.

2 Fishing Area

2.1 Sub-area 1A

From the Pointe au Pic wharf to the east side of the mouth of the Betsiamites river, including the 5 following banks reserved exclusively for commercial harvesting:

N-04.1.1.1     (Baie des Chevaux)

N-04.1.2.1     (Banc Marie-Marthe [Île Laval])

N-04.1.2.2     (Baie Didier Sud)

Subject: Opening of the area clam fishery in area 1 and introduction of the hail-out email

Sept-Iles – March 10, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the clam fishery in area 1 for the 2026 Season from March 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026.