Québec – April 21, 2022
Quebec Region announces the Total Allowable Catches (TAC) for northern shrimp in the Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence, fishing areas 8, 9, 10 and 12. The TAC for 2022 and 2023 are as follows:
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Area |
TAC 2022 (tonnes) |
TAC 2023 (tonnes) |
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Approved in August 25, 2022
This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to Toad crab license holders from North Shore fleet sub-areas CN1, CN2, CN3 and CN4 and area 12 Magdalen Islands fleet.
Approved March 8, 2022
This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) for Atlantic razor clams, Atlantic surf clams and Stimpson`s surf clams applies to the license holders of the Magdalen Islands fleet when conducting fishing activities in Area No. 5 with a hydraulic dredge. This CHP will be in effect in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Approved March 22, 2021
Amended, May 6, 2021
Amended July 13, 2021
Amended March 30, 2022
Amended July 22, 2022
This Conservation harvesting plan is applicable to all Whelk fishing licence holders in the Quebec region.
Approved July 26, 2022
The present conservation harvesting plan (CHP) applies to sea urchin exploratory licence holders of area 8, from August 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025.
The sea urchin fishing sub-areas are marked by straight lines connecting the following points in the order listed and closing to the coast:
SUB-AREA 8A:
Gaspé – July 27, 2022
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening of the exploratory sea urchin dive fishery in Area 8 as of August 1, 2022.
Fishers are asked to note the implementation of a total allowable catch (TAC) for sub-area 8D, effective for the 2022 season.
The TACs, for sub-areas 8D and 8E, applicable between January 1 and December 31 of each year, are as follows
Approved July 13, 2021
Amended July 18, 2022
This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Sea Cucumber (Curcumaria frondosa) dredge fishery in areas A, B and C for seasons 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Sea Cucumber dredge fishery in the Gaspé is an exploratory fishery (phase II – commercial and stock assessment stage according to the New Emerging Fisheries Policy, 2001), under a competitive regime.
It should be noted that this CHP is subject to change at any time.
Approved July 11, 2022
Amended on August 15, 2022
This Conservation Harvesting Plan applies to Bluefin tuna licence holders from the Quebec fleet using vessels of less than 19.81 m.
Based on valid Licence’s Conditions and subject to Variation Order, the authorized fishing areas for Bluefin tuna are: 4RST for Gulf fishing (home waters) and 4Wd, 4VsW, 4X and 5 for Ex-Sector fishing.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces opening of the Area 16 squid fishing season on July 18, 2022.
The fishing season will end on November 30, 2022.
In order to obtain the Conditions of Licence, licence holders will have to apply for them through the National Licensing System online. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact Customer Support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by e-mail at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region informs lobster licence holders in Areas 19, 20 and 21 of changes to fishing gear.
As announced at the 2020 and 2021 Lobster Workshop, the Department would like to remind lobster fishers in Gaspe areas 19, 20 and 21 that the size of the rectangular escape vent opening will be modified at the height level as of the 2022 fishing season. The new height dimension of the rectangular escapement opening shall not be less than 47mm.