Groundfish Directed Fishery

Groundfish Directed Fishery

Updated March 20th, 2025

Start: March 20th, 2025 End: TBD – based on catch rates.

PLEASE NOTE: 

• DFO is enforcing electronic monitoring.
• Fishing Area Amendment: the new Expanded Fishing Area excludes the Nuuchatlaht fishing area offshore to 69 nautical miles.
• Suuhaa may not be sold.

UPDATE:

Halibut trip limit:

All Nations have a 2000lbs trip limit. Please speak with your Nation’s fisheries managers for changes.

Your Fisheries Manager/Coordinator

Luke Swan (AFN)
250-670-9535 (office)
250-266-2509 (cell)

Tyler Hanson (ECFN)
250-761-4155 (office)

Jaqlynn Titian (HFN)
250-670-1122 (office)

Roger Dunlop/Colin Rossiter (MMFN)
250-283-2015 (office)

Andrew Jackson (TFN)
250-725-3350 (office)