Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

EKME 2375918 April 21, 2011
OPENING DATE OF SNOW CRAB AREA 12 FISHERY

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announced the opening date of the snow crab fishery in Area 12 (12, 18, 25, 26).

The Area 12 fishery will open at 6:00 am ADT Monday, April 25, 2011.

A reminder that the fishery closes on July 17, 2011; all traps must be removed from the water before the end of the day July 16. Requests for extensions to the fishing season will not be considered.

With the introduction in 2011 of quota reconciliation, and further to members’ comments during the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Snow Crab Advisory Committee meeting, the Department has taken the necessary measures to ensure control of the fishery and compliance with the established total allowable catch. All licence conditions will be valid for an initial period up to May 18, 2011, inclusive. At that time, licence holders who have remaining quota will be able to renew their licence conditions.

For information:
Alain Hébert
Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Moncton, NB
506-851-7790 Marcel Boudreau
Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Quebec, QC
418-648-7679