Notices to Fish Harvesters
Reminder - gear marking requirements for groundfish fisheries using unattended fixed gear (2020-06-05)
REMINDER - GEAR MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUNDFISH FISHERIES USING UNATTENDED FIXED GEARS
Sept-Îles – June 5, 2020
Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region reminds of the gear marking requirements for fixed gear fisheries targeting groundfish. The fixed gear marking requirements, announced by Fisheries and Oceans Canada in December 2019, have been updated and detailed in a Notice to Fish Harvesters issued on January 31, 2020.
As of 2020, all fixed gear licence holders using fixed gear must mark the rope used to attach fishing gear to a main buoy with colours specific to the region, the target species and the fishing area in which they are authorized to fish. The following colour markings are required for groundfish fleets using gillnets or longlines:
- Gillnet: green and brown
- Longline: green and pink
All gear marking requirements and details have been published in the January 31, 2020 Notice to Fish Harvesters, available at the following link:
The minimum requirements for the number and position of colour markings will also be detailed in the Conditions of Licence.
Other management measures
Other management measures are listed in the Conservation Harvesting Plans for the various groundfish species, which are available on the DFO website at the following address:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - Information for industry
Canadian fisheries and aquaculture sectors provide the world with sustainably-sourced, high quality, high value, fish and seafood.
Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard is committed to supporting our fisheries and aquaculture industry during these difficult times. The Government of Canada is taking the necessary steps to ensure that you can continue to operate safely and effectively and we will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments.
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For more information, please communicate with:
Resource Management
North Shore Area
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
418-962-6314 / Toll free: 1-800-463-1729