Soft-shell crab closures - offshore
DFO advises that, in accordance with the soft-shell crab protocol, the following grids are closed to fishing snow crab as of midnight on the dates referenced below due to a high incidence of soft-shell crab. As such, all crab pots must be removed from these grids.
2026
| NAFO Division | Crab fishing area | Grid quadrant | Closure date (YYYY-MM-DD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3K | Area 4 | AC 38 | 2026-05-25 |
| 3K | Area 4 | AA 38 AB 38 |
2026-05-22 |
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