Suuhaa Directed Fishery

Suuhaa Directed Fishery

Updated June 30, 2023

Start: April 15th, 2023, End: July 15th, 2023

NOTE:

1. DFO is requiring Electronic Monitoring (EM) systems for vessels equipped with commercial longline gear (Hydraulic Block).
2. DFO is enforcing the 9NM limit.

UPDATE:

1) Fishing area closures. Please review the map below. 
2) Halibut update:
– HFN fishers must contact the Fisheries Manager before hailing out.

Halibut trip limits remain as follows:
– HFN, MMFN, ECFN: 2,000lbs per trip
– AN: 300 lbs per trip – day fleet only. May not be used as halibut bycatch for multi-day groundfish
– TFN: 500lbs per trip

Your Fisheries Manager/Coordinator

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

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

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