Terms of Reference

Update of indicators of the Saguenay Fjord Winter Recreational Groundfish Fishery

Regional Peer Review - Quebec Region

November 16, 2023

Mont-Joli, Québec

Chairperson: Charley Cyr

Context

The winter recreational fishery in the Saguenay Fjord is unique in Quebec by its magnitude and the variety of species captured. The main species are Redfish, Atlantic cod and Greenland halibut. The fishery is currently managed through a fishing season and daily catch limits. The last update of indicators was in November 2020.

Objectives

Update the various monitoring indicators for Redfish, Greenland halibut, and Atlantic cod populations of the Saguenay Fjord. This update will include:

• Analysis of winter recreational fishery data including catch per unit effort and biological data;
• Analysis of logbooks data, a new initiative put in place in 2015;

Expected Publications

• Science Response

Expected Participation

• Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) (Science and Fisheries Management sectors)
• Parks Canada
• Recreational Fishing industry
• Provincial representatives