Message from DFO

 Notice to Fish Harvesters 

North Atlantic Right Whale - Notice of temporary prohibited fishing grid(s) GX36, GX37, GX38, GY35, GY36, GY37, GY38, GZ35, GZ36, GZ37, GZ38, GZ39, HA35, HA36, HA37, HA38, HA39, HB37, HB38, HB39 

May 14, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is providing notice of grid status updates related to North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW). The information presented herein is consistent with the 2024 NARW management measures previously announced by DFO. 

All times listed in this document are in Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT). 

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LFA23 Fishing Season Opening - update April 29, 2024

  • Representatives of the sub-area 23A on the call gave the recommendation for a season opening on Wednesday, May 1. The Notice to Fish Harvesters will be available shortly.

  • The representatives of the other sub-areas (B, C and D) on today's call have decided that an another call will take place tomorrow very early in order to determine an attempted opening on May 1st. This delay is due to weather concerns and safety.