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Species and area
Quebec region, Gaspe-Lower-St-Lawrence area, whelk fishery in whelk fishery areas 11, 12, 13 and 14.
82 licences apportioned in 4 coastal areas around the Gaspe Peninsula.
Starting from the 2010 season, a total allowable catch (TAC) is implemented in areas 11, 12 and 13.
Season Dates (subject to change)
Fishing season will last a maximum of 6 months between April 1 and September 30.
Total allowable catch (TAC) and harvest sharing agreements (if applicable)
The total allowable catch (TAC) for 2010, under the individual transferable quota program (ITQ), is as follows:
Area 11: 32 t
Area 12: 128 t
Area 13a: 59 t
Area 13b: 50 t
Area 14: N/A, competitive fishery managed by the fishing effort.
Management measures
- Minimum size: minimum length, 70 mm.
- A protocol will be implemented for small whelk
- Number of traps: 50 or 100 traps with a maximum outside measurement of 0.3 m3.
Fishery control measures:
- Mandatory log book
- 100% hail-in to a dockside monitoring company to declare the catches.
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