Notice to stop fishing Atlantic mackerel bait

July 3, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – July 3, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be pausing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery in all Mackerel Fishing Areas as of 23:59 (Atlantic Daylight Time) on July 4, 2024. This notice to stop fishing is for conservation purposes as landings are near the first 235 tonne portion of the total allowable catch (TAC).

The second 235 tonnes portion of the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery TAC is scheduled to be released in August with the exact date to be communicated in the coming weeks. For harvesters with a multi-species bait licence, please refer to your conditions of licence.

For additional information

Derek Mahoney
Manager, Fisheries Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ottawa