Approved March, 26 2025
The present Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) applies to herring licence holders of area 15, Quebec region, North Shore area.
The authorized fishing area is herring fishing area 15.
The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence and are also indicated on the fishing areas maps, which are available at the following address: Commercial Fisheries.
Gaspé – March 28, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the Atlantic halibut fishery for the Gaspé fixed gear fleet less than 13.71 m from the Lobster fishers group in the 4RST divisions.
The fishery will be authorized from April 1, 2025 at 4:30 a.m.(EDT), to April 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
Sept-Iles – March 28, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 16A for the 2025 Season from April 1, 2025 to July 7, 2025. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).
Sept-Iles – March 28, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 15 for the 2025 Season from April 1, 2025 to July 7, 2025. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).
Sept-Iles – March 28, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 12C for the 2025 Season from April 1, 2025 to July 7, 2025. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).
Amended, March 26, 2025
Amended, March 28, 2025
Amended, March 26, 2025
Approved March 20, 2025
Sept-Îles – March 26, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the herring fishery in fishing area 15. The opening will be effective on April 1st, 2025.
Eligible fish harvesters who wish to participate in this fishery can ask for their Herring Conditions of licence through the National Licensing System (NOLS) from now on.
The total allowable catch (TAC) for the entire area 15 is established at 4 500 tons for 2025. A maximum catch level of 4 000 tons is allowed in NAFO Subdivision 4Sw.
Sept-Îles – March 26, 2025
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 16. The opening is scheduled for Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleet representatives. Postponement of the opening date will not be allowed. The fishery will close on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).
NORTHERN SHRIMP – AREAS 8, 9, 10 AND 12
2025 SEASON
SUBJECT : Total Allowable Catches (TACs) and other management modalities
Québec – March 21, 2025