2020 – Snow crab fishery season closing date for Areas 12 (12, 18, 25, 26), 12E and 12F

Moncton and Quebec – June 24, 2020

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wishes to inform snow crab fish harvesters fishing in Crab Fishing Areas 12 (12, 18, 25, 26), 12E and 12F that the fishing season will close as scheduled. All gear must be removed from the water before the end of the day June 30, 2020, meaning that the hauling of gear is prohibited after June 30th, but landing of traps and crabs can occur on July 1st.

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