Notices to Fish Harvesters

SUBJECT: Opening of the area 13 snow crab fishery

Quebec - April 24, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening date of the 2025 snow crab fishing season in area 13. Two fishing season options will be available, at the choice of the license holder:

•Option 1: May 1 to August 6, 2025
•Option 2: May 8 to August 13, 2025

Please note that the season will open at 4:30 a.m. (EDT).

Other management measures are described in the 2025 Conservation Harvesting Plan approved on April 22, 2025.

Furthermore, it should be noted that during the period during which fishing is authorized, it is the captain's responsibility to read the notices issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada related to marine safety, as well as safety standards and good practices, and take all the necessary steps to ensure safe fishing.

To obtain the Conditions of License, harvesters must access 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 email at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

For additional information

Contact your area office at the telephone number below.

You can also visit our website at the following address: Quebec region - Fisheries

Steve Trottier
Resource management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Québec (Québec)
North Shore area: 1-800-463-1729