Fishery Notice

The commercial groundfish fishery is hereby notified of the following changes to the 2025/2026 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Groundfish. These changes take effect immediately:

2025/26 Integrated Fisheries Management Plan for Groundfish

Appendix 6, Section 6.3.1 - Licence Species Temporary Quota Caps

The Halibut sector Licence Species Temporary Quota Caps have been removed for the following species:

Quillback Rockfish ---------------- coastwide -------- n/a
Copper, China and Tiger rockfish -- coastwide -------- n/a
Silvergray Rockfish --------------- coastwide -------- n/a
Canary Rockfish ------------------- coastwide -------- n/a
Longnose Skate -------------------- coastwide -------- n/a
Big Skate ------------------------- coastwide -------- n/a

Appendix 6, Section 6.3.3 - Quota Landings Temporary Quota Caps

The Halibut sector Quota Landings Temporary Quota Caps have been adjusted to the defined maximums for the following species:

Yelloweye Rockfish ----------------- Coastwide ------------ up to 8,000 lbs.
Lingcod ---------------------------- Coastwide ----------- up to 30,000 lbs.
Sablefish -------------------------- Coastwide ----------- up to 14,250 lbs.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Emma Fisher
Regional FM Officer
Email: Emma.Fisher@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: 604-353-2521

Gwyn Mason
Halibut, Hook and Line Coordinator
Groundfish Management Unit Email: Gwynhyfar.Mason@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Phone: (236) 334-7534

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1307
Sent December 15, 2025 at 0913

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