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.
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that pursuant to Variation Order 2022-Q-029, the lobster fishery in Area 22 will open May 7, 2022, at 5 A.M.
The fishing season will end on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 23:59 (ADT).
As the fishing timetable does not apply the last two days prior to the closure of the fishery, fish harvesters will be authorized to haul their traps between 00:01 and 24:00 the last Thursday and Friday of the season, July 7 and July 8.
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:
|
Area |
TAC 2022 (tonnes) |
TAC 2023 (tonnes) |
|---|---|---|
|
Estuaire (12) |
530 |
This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to exploratory sea cucumber licence holders in Area 3 of the North Shore.
From Sheldrake to Natashquan inclusively, including sub-areas, 3A1 to 3A17.
The fishing sub-areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence
MONCTON, NB – March 30, 2022 – The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Joyce Murray, has announced there would be no directed commercial or bait fishing for spring herring in Herring Fishing Areas 16 and 17.