Final notice to stop fishing Atlantic mackerel bait

August 16, 2024

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – August 16, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be closing the Atlantic mackerel bait fishery as of 12:00 on August 18, 2024 in all Mackerel Fishing Areas.

This notice to stop fishing is for conservation purposes as landings are near the remaining 235 tonne portion of the total allowable catch (TAC). 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