Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

Notice to PEI Groundfish Harvesters
WINTER FLOUNDER - “Fixed Gear < 65 feet” -Tanglenets

DFO has announced the acceptance of a test fishery proposal from the PEI Groundfish Advisory Committee which amends the current limited access into 4T2b for winter flounder using tangle nets in a defined area (near North Lake) of this closed zone by a limited number of participants.

The PEIFA will be taking names of fixed gear gillnet groundfish license holders who are interested in participating in this test fishery to a maximum of 15 fishers. If interest exceeds 15 participants, there will be a need to have a selection process (i.e. a draw). The deadline to sign up for the draw through the PEIFA is Noon, August 25th, 2010.
To sign up for the draw or seek further info please contact the PEI Fishermen’s Association at 566-4050. Selected participants will need to register for At-sea observer coverage (BIOREX) and can do so through the PEIFA at a cost of $125 inclusive of GST.