2023 herring fishery (Maritimes Region) – Georges Bank (5Z) spawning component
The Georges Bank herring fishery occurs in the offshore portion of Herring Fishing Area 20, also located within Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization subarea 5Z.
Dates of season (subject to change)
The current herring fishery operates from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Total allowable catch
The 2023 total allowable catch (TAC) is 1,000 tonnes.
Management measures
The Atlantic herring fisheries are managed under the Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP).
Please contact your regional DFO office for more information:
Single or multi-year planning
The information provided is applicable to the 2023 fishery only.
Links to other information
Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat
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