Fishery Notice

Shrimp biomass surveys were conducted between October 2 - 6, 2025 allowing for biomass estimates to be defined for shrimp in Shrimp Management Areas (SMA) GSTE and 16.


SMA Species         	Total Biomass  PA Harvest  Harvest   Catch 
                   	Estimate (t)   Zone        Rate      Ceiling (t)

16 Smooth & Spiny Pink   	  84.76	      Cautious	 30%	 25.4	
16 Sidestripe 	  	  27.2	      Critical	 0%	 0
(age 2+)
GSTE Smooth Pink   	  330.8	      Healthy	 35%	 115.8	
GSTE Sidestripe 	  	  27.2	      Cautious	 19%	 4.5
(age 2+)


As the Sidestripe Shrimp biomass in SMA 16 is below the Limit Reference Point, and falls within the Critical Zone, the area will not open to fishing. An assessment on stock status, indicating that both pink and Sidestripe Shrimp abundance are above the Limit Reference Points and out of the Critical Zone, will be required prior to any future fishing opportunity in these areas.

The survey determined that Sidestripe Shrimp biomass in SMA GSTE is in the Cautious Zone, and Smooth Pink Shrimp biomass is in the Healthy Zone. A small harvest opportunity is available with catch ceilings of 115.8 (255,293 lb) Smooth Pink shrimp and 4.5 t (9,921 lb) Sidestripe Shrimp.

Management measures, as defined in the Management plan, will continue to be in effect. Licence holders are responsible for ensuring arrangements are in place to meet all licence conditions. 

A separate fishery notice will announce an opening date for SMA GSTE.

To obtain a copy of a stock assessment bulletin or the current Shrimp Trawl Pacific Region Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP) please contact a fishery manager.

Notes:

This notice applies to the Shrimp Trawl fishery in Areas 11 to 29 and offshore Areas 121, and 123 to 127 inclusive.

Refer to the North Coast fishery notices for Areas 1 to 10, Subareas 11-1, 11-2 and Offshore Areas 101 to 111, 130, and 142.

Refer to 2025/26 Shrimp Trawl Integrated Fishery Management Plan for further details and management changes for this season.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jenny Smith - jenny.smith@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1238
Sent November 21, 2025 at 1319

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