Entries

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) for Atlantic halibut and Greenland halibut applies to the groundfish licence holders of the Gaspé fixed gear fleet of 13.71 metres and over belonging to the Gaspé Longliners group and to the Others group, when conducting Atlantic halibut fishing activities in Divisions 4RST and Greenland halibut in Divisions 4RST from May 15, 2023 to May 14, 2024. 
It should be noted that:

1. Application
   

This Conservation harvesting plan is applicable to all Whelk fishing licence holders in the Quebec region.

2. Fishing Areas
   

Areas 1 à 9: North Shore area.

Areas 11 à 14: Gaspé-Lower St. Lawrence area.

Areas 15: Magdalen Islands area.

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:

1. Application

This Conservation harvesting plan is applicable to all Whelk fishing licence holders in the Quebec region.

2. Fishing Areas

Areas 1 à 9: North Shore area.

Areas 11 à 14: Gaspé-Lower St. Lawrence area.

Areas 15: Magdalen Islands area.

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

1. Application

This Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) is aimed at scallop licence holders having access to sub-areas 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16G and 18D – North Shore area, Quebec region. The CHP is in effect for the 2023 to 2025 seasons.

2. Fishing areas

Sub-area 16A-1:      From Grande Anse to Pointe-du-Moulin

Sub-area 16A-2:      From Pointe-du-Moulin to Pointe-des-Monts

Sub-area 16B:          From Pointe-des-Monts to Pointe Jambon

Magdalen Islands – May 5th, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that pursuant to Variation Order 2023-Q-020, the lobster fishery in Area 22 will open May 6, 2023, at 5 A.M (ADT).

The fishing season will end on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (ADT).

OBJECT : Announcement of the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Areas 19-20

Gaspé – May 4, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery in certain sub-areas of Area 19 and 20 according to the following dates:

Approved May 3, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to exploratory lobster licence holder’s fleet of the subarea 19A1.

2. Fishing Areas

Exploratory lobster sub-areas are defined as portions of Lobster Fishing Area 19 and are bounded by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed and closing at the coast:

Sub-area 19A1-A:

• 48° 45' 25,0'' N 67° 47' 55,0'' W

• 48° 53' 41,4'' N 67° 47' 55,3'' W

• 48° 56' 34,0'' N 67° 40' 09,0'' W

OBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Areas 19-20-21

Gaspé – April 27, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-areas 19, 20 and 21 according to the following dates:

Approved April 19, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Lobster licence holder’s fleet of the area 19, 20 and 21.

2. Fishing Areas

The sub-areas are defined as parts of lobster fishing areas 19, 20 and 21, as defined in the Conditions of licence.

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:

Subject : Postponement of the lobster fishing season in area 15

Sept-Îles – May 4, 2023

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening lobster fishing season in area 15. The opening is now set on Monday, May 15, 2023 following the recommendation of the fleet representatives. The presence of ice in the area interferes with fishing activities. The closure is postponed on Sunday, August 6, 2023.