May 19, 2022
DFO Notice to Fish Harvesters
Gulf and Quebec Regions
2022-23 INTERIM TAC FOR WINTER FLOUNDER IN GULF OF ST. LAWRENCE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES ORGANIZATION (NAFO) DIVISION 4T
Moncton, Quebec - May 11, 2022 - The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) today announces an interim Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for winter flounder in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence (Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization Division 4T).
An interim (TAC) of 90 t for winter flounder will be authorized and allocated in accordance with established fleet sector allocations. Once a decision on the 2022-23 TAC is confirmed for this fishery, final fleet allocations will be provided.
Until an official TAC is announced and the 2022-23 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) is published, the 2021-22 CHP will remain in effect.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Daniel Lapierre
Senior Regional Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Moncton, NB
506-962-7286
Steve Trottier
Senior Regional Advisor
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Québec, QC
418-648-4946