Linked here you will find the Mackerel Notice to Fish Harvesters. 

 Highlights:

1. Opening day: June 1^st
2. TAC 8,000 tonnes
3. Minimum size: 268mm
4. Mandatory gear marking
5. Hails are status quo with 2019

Next year: DFO plans to implement a minimum mesh size of 69,85 mm (2 3/4 inches) and a maximum mesh size of 76.2 mm (3 inches ) in order to standardize the mesh size for gill nets used in the mackerel fishery in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. 

 

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Notices

May 6, 2015

Notice to Fish Harvesters LFA 24 - Lobster

Notice to Fish Harvesters for the 2015 Lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area 24 see more

May 1, 2015

Variation Order Herring 16C and E

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April 30, 2015

Update - April 30 2015 - Spring Lobster Season Opening

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April 27, 2015

Spring Herring HFA 16C&E - Agreement on Opening date details

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April 27, 2015

Update - April 27 2015 - Spring Lobster Season Opening

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April 27, 2015

SFA 22 Scallop Fishery - Conference call to discuss Opening of 2015 Season

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April 24, 2015

DFO Notice - Spring Lobster Fishery - Delay

DFO Notice to Fish Harvesters - April 23, 2015 see more

April 23, 2015

Notice to Fish Harvesters - Snow Crab

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April 22, 2015

Spring Herring HFA 16C&E Delay

Spring Herring fishery in HFA 16C&E is postponed due to ice conditions. see more

April 22, 2015

Discussions - Opening date - PEI Spring Lobster Fishery 2015

Proceedings for upcoming discussion on opening date for spring lobster fishery on PEI for 2015: see more