2018 Offshore Scallop fishery in the Maritimes Region – Scallop Fishing Areas 10-12, 25-27
The offshore scallop fishery occurs in Scallop Fishing Areas 10-12 and 25-27, as defined within the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 (Schedule XV).
Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) | Season | TAC / Meat count |
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Georges Bank (A) |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
3,400t / 33 meats per 500 grams |
Georges Bank (B) |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
750t / 50 meats per 500 grams |
Browns Bank (North) |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
400t / 40 meats per 500 grams |
Browns Bank (South) |
Jan 1 to Dec. 31 |
50t / 60 meats per 500 grams |
German Bank |
June 1 to Nov. 15 |
100t / 40 meats per 500 grams |
Eastern Scotian Shelf |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
100t / 45 meats per 500 grams |
Banquereau Bank |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
50t / 60 meats per 500 grams |
St. Pierre Bank |
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31 |
100t / 33 meats per 500 grams |
Management measures
The Offshore Scallop fishery is managed under the 2018 Offshore Scallop Fisheries Management Plan.
Please contact your regional DFO office for more information:
902-407-8153 / DFO.MAR-FM-GP.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Single or multi-year planning
The information provided is applicable to the 2018 fishery only.
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