Management decision for 2023/24 Northern Shrimp Fishing Areas (SFAs) 4, 5 and 6
Dates of season (subject to change)
SFAs 4, 5, and 6 operate year round, from April 1 to March 31.
Total Allowable Catches (TAC)
SFA 4
The TAC in SFA 4 for Pandalus borealis will be increased by 15% from 2022/23 levels to 14,886t (18.7% exploitation rate (ER)), which includes a 1,500t allocation for Use of Fish under Section 10 of the Fisheries Act.
The Pandalus montagui bycatch limit will remain at the 2022/23 level of 4,033t (10.4% ER).
SFA 5
The TAC in SFA 5 will remain at the same level as 2022/23 at 14,200t (20% ER).
SFA 6
The TAC in SFA 6 will remain at the same level as 2022/23 at 9,430t (10% ER).
Allocations
SFA 4 Borealis
| Fleet/Interest | 2023/24 Quota (t) | Percent share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore fleet | 10,200 | 76.2 |
| Inshore Fleet | 709 | 5.3 |
| Innu Nation | 1,138 | 8.5 |
| Nunatsiavut Government | 1,339 | 10.0 |
| NSRF | 1,500 | NA |
| Total | 14,886 |
SFA 5
| Fleet/Interest | 2023/24 Quota (t) | Percent share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore fleet | 5,402 | 38.04 |
| Northern Coalition | 3,976 | 28.0 |
| Innu Nation | 737 | 5.19 |
| Nunatsiavut Government | 1,406 | 9.9 |
| Imakpik | 393 | 2.77 |
| NunatuKavut Community Council | 883 | 6.22 |
| Inshore Aff Cod Harvesters (Cartwright to L’Anse au Clair) | 1,255 | 8.84 |
| Inshore Aff Cod Harvesters (Northern Peninsula) | 148 | 1.04 |
| Total | 14,200 |
SFA 6
| Fleet/Interest | 2023/24 Quota (t) | Percent share (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore fleet | 2,178 | 23.1 |
| SABRI | 425 | 4.5 |
| Innu Nation | 160 | 1.7 |
| Fogo Island Co-Op | 104 | 1.1 |
| Inshore fleet | 6,563 | 69.6 |
| Total | 9,430 |
Management measures
No additional management measures for 2023/24.
Single or multi-year planning
This information is applicable to the 2023/24 fishery only.
Links to other information
Northern Shrimp Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
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