Fishery Notice re halibut fishing

  Category(s):

    RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)

    Fishery Notice - Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Subject: FN0768-RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon) - Recreational Halibut Fishing Closure

Throughout the 2011 recreational halibut fishing season, the Department has 

reviewed in-season monthly catch estimates for the recreational halibut 

fishery.  

Catch information indicates that the recreational share of the Total Allowable 

Catch will be achieved in August. 

Therefore, recreational fishing for halibut under the BC tidal water licence 

will close effective 23:59 hours September 5, 2011 for the balance of the year.

2012 management actions will be developed this fall and announcements will be 

made in early 2012. 

Variation Order 2011 – 404 is in effect

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Contact: Tamee Karim 604-666-9033 or Devona Adams 604-666-3271

Fisheries and Oceans Canada Operations Center - FN0768

Sent August 22, 2011 at 12:37

Visit us on the Web at http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca

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