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Sept-Îles – June 1, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the capelin fishery in fishing area 15. The opening will be effective on June 2, 2023.

Eligible fish harvesters who wish to participate in this fishery can ask for their Capelin Conditions of licence through the National Licensing System (NOLS) from now on.

Québec – May 24, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date of the snow crab fishing season in Area 13. The season will open on May 26, 2023 at 4:30 a.m. (EDT).

Because of  ice conditions and the delayed opening of this fishery, only one fishing season date option will be available in 2023. In addition, the duration of the fishing period will be restricted to a maximum of 12 weeks (August 18, 23:59 EDT).

Other management measures in the Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on April 24, 2023 remain unchanged.

Approved May 11, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) is aimed at scallop licence holders of area 15 and sub-areas 16H and 16I, Quebec region, North Shore area. The CHP is in effect for the 2023 to 2025 seasons.

2. Fishing areas

Area 15:                 From Pointe Kegaska to the Quebec-Labrador border

Sub-area 16H:        From Natashquan wharf to Rivière de l'Étang

Sub-area 16I:         From Rivière de l’Étang to Pointe Kegaska

Gaspé – May 9, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region informs the Atlantic halibut 4RST Gaspé fixed gear fishermen of the 13.71 m and over fleets (Gaspé Longliners group and Others group) of the management measures of the fishery in 2023-2024.

Gaspé – May 9, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region informs the Atlantic halibut 4RST Gaspé fixed gear fishermen of less than 13.71 m fleets (Turbot fishers group, Association es morutiers traditionnels de la Gaspésie (AMTG) et and Others group) of the management measures of the fishery in 2023-2024.

Approved May 5, 2023

1. Application

This Atlantic Halibut Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to licensees of the following fleets when conducting Atlantic halibut fishing activities in 4RST Areas from May 15, 2023 to May 14, 2024 :

• the Gaspé fixed gear fleet of less than 13.71 m from the Turbot fishers group;
• the Gaspé fixed gear fleet under 13.71 m of the Association des morutiers traditionnels de la Gaspésie (AMTG) group;
• the Gaspé fixed gear fleet of less than 13.71 m of the Others group.

Note that:

SUBJECT: OPENING OF THE HERRING FISHING SEASON IN AREA 15.

Sept-Îles – May 9, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the herring fishery in fishing area 15. The opening will be effective on May 15, 2023.

SEAsons 2023-2024

1. Application

This Conservation harvesting plan (CHP) applies to herring licence holders of area 15, Quebec region, North Shore area.

2. Fishing area

Herring fishing area 15 is defined as the area bounded by the coast and straight lines connecting the following points in the listed order:

OBJECT : Announcement of changes to the opening of the lobster fishery – Areas 19 and 20

Gaspé – May 9, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces changes in the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-areas 19A-3 ant 20A-1 according to the following dates:

• Zone 19A-3: May 12 to July 21, 2023
• Zone 20A-1: May 11 to July 18, 2023

Please note that the season will start at 4:30 a.m. on opening day and end at 11:59 p.m. on closing day for all sub-areas.

OBJECT : Announcement of the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Area 19

Gaspé – May 9, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-area 19B according to the following date:

• Zone 19B: May 11 to July 20, 2023

Please note that the season will start at 4:30 a.m. on opening day and end at 11:59 p.m. on closing day for all sub-areas.

The 2023 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) was approved on April 19, 2023.