Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

North Lake Winter Flounder Fishery

Notice to PEI Groundfish Harvesters
WINTER FLOUNDER - “Fixed Gear < 65 feet” -Tanglenets

DFO has announced the acceptance of a Winter Flounder Tangle Net fishery proposal from the PEIFA Groundfish Advisory Board which amends the current limited access into 4T2b for winter flounder using tangle nets in a defined area (near North Lake) of this closed zone by a limited number of participants.

The PEIFA will be taking names of fixed gear gillnet groundfish license holders who are interested in participating in the second year of this fishery to a maximum of 15 fishers. If interest exceeds 15 participants, there will be a need to have a selection process (i.e. a draw) administered by the PEIFA. The deadline to sign up for the draw through the PEIFA is August 29th , 2011.
To sign up for the draw or seek further info please contact the PEI Fishermen’s Association at 566-4050. Selected participants will need to register for At-sea observer coverage (BIOREX) and can do so through the PEIFA at a cost of $140 inclusive of GST. In order to ensure maximum benefits from this fishery,if after one week of opening date, a participant has not paid for coverage, the opportunity will be offered to the next fish harvester on the draw list.