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Archived – Scallop Fishing Area 19 – Gaspe-Lower St.Lawrence
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Species and Area
Quebec Region, Gaspe-Lower St. Lawrence area, scallop fishing in area 19.
3 fishing licenses. The scallop fishing area 19 is located between Cap Gaspe and Miguasha (southern part of the Gaspe Peninsula).
Dates of season (subject to change)
May 1 to September 30
Total Allowable Catches and Sharing Arrangements (if applicable)
N/A, it is a competitive fishery managed by the control of the fishing effort.
Management Measures
Minimum catch size:
Iceland scallop: No minimum size
Sea scallop: The minimum size of the shell is 100 mm or a maximum count of 33 meats per 500 g.
Control of the fishing effort and restrictions:
- The «Digby» dredge is the only authorized gear. The total width of the baskets must not exceed 7,3m.
- 2 protected areas are closed to scallop fishing in area 19.
- Other restrictions :
From May 1 to August 15: No fishing authorized in waters less than 10 fathoms.
From August 16 to September 30: No fishing authorized in waters less than 15 fathoms after August 16.
Monitoring measures: Mandatory logbook; Mandatory hail in to a dockside monitoring company to declare the catches; Mandatory use of a Vessel monitoring system (VMS).
Links to other information
Map - scallop fishing areashttp://www.glf.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fam-gpa/cp/ord/maps-cartes/scallop-petoncle-e.php
