DFO Announces Opening of Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence Snow Crab Fishery in Areas 12 and 12E
On Monday Canada’s Department of Fisheries and Oceans announced the opening date of the snow crab fishery in crab fishing Areas 12 (12, 18, 25 and 26) and 12E. Crab fishing can begin in those specific areas beginning at 5 AM Atlantic Daylight Time on Wednesday, April 13.
According to the announcement, the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence, including the Bay of Chaleurs, is ice free and “fishing can occur in a safe manner.” The DFO also noted that while...
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