Fishery Notice

Shrimp biomass surveys were conducted between September 23 - October 2, 2025 allowing for biomass estimates to be defined for shrimp in Shrimp Management Area (SMA) 14.


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

14 Smooth Pink   	  		  407.02	    Healthy        35%	 142.5	
14 Sidestripe 	  		  15.3	    Cautious	 0.175%	 0.03
(age 2+)

The estimated biomass for Sidestripe Shrimp is just above the Limit Reference Point, and too close to the Critical Zone, so the area will not open to fishing. The resulting harvest rate would essentially be 0 and it wouldn't be practical to open the area with a 0.03 t (59 lbs) catch ceiling on Sidestripe Shrimp. The ceiling could be reached quite quickly and the area would have to close shortly after opening. An assessment on stock status, indicating that both Smooth Pink and Sidestripe Shrimp abundance are well above the Limit Reference Points and out of the Critical Zone, will be required prior to any future fishing opportunity in these areas.

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. 

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 - FN1239
Sent November 21, 2025 at 1335

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