2023 herring fishery (Maritimes Region) – Offshore Scotian Shelf (Outer Banks) spawning component
The Offshore Scotian Shelf (Outer Banks) herring fishery occurs in an area east of the Baccaro Point line and outside the 25 mile closure area along the coast of Nova Scotia in Herring Fishing Area 20.
Dates of season (subject to change)
The current herring fishery operates from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Total allowable catch
The 2023 interim total allowable catch (TAC) is 4,000 tonnes.
Management measures
The Atlantic herring fisheries are managed under the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP).
Please contact your regional DFO office for more information:
Single or multi-year planning
The information provided is applicable to the 2023 fishery only.
Links to other information
Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat
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