Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

Department of Fisheries and Ocean's Notice to Fish Harvesters:

2013-2014 Northern and Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Cod Total Allowable Catch:

click the following link to view a pdf version of the Notice: userfiles/Notice_to_Fish_Harvesters_COD_2013_E.pdf

'With respect to Southern Gulf Cod (4TVn), and as is the case since 2009, there will be no directed commercial fishery. For the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 seasons, a 300T allocation is identified to cover by-catches of cod in other groundfish fisheries, scientific activities, negociated Aboriginal food, social and ceremonial agreements, and a limited recreational fishery.'

For more information contact Frederic Butruille (A/Senior Advisor, Groundfish, DFO Moncton, NB) at (506) 851-7358.