Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board

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Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board We are a non profit organization representing 6 fishing associations located in the Gulf.

Congratulations to the 7 participants whose names were drawn for the 2026 GNSFPB Halibut Project! Thank you to everyone ...
07/16/2026

Congratulations to the 7 participants whose names were drawn for the 2026 GNSFPB Halibut Project! Thank you to everyone who put their name forward.

The Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board is looking for 7 harvesters to take part in the 2026 Halibut Longline Science ...
07/09/2026

The Gulf Nova Scotia Fleet Planning Board is looking for 7 harvesters to take part in the 2026 Halibut Longline Science Survey. The project takes place each year to collect data about the abundance, distribution, and biology of halibut.

We are seeking names and contact information of interested harvesters, with valid ground fish licenses, by Thursday, July 16th at 4PM. A randomized draw will take place that evening. Successful applicants will be notified and will have 24 hours to confirm their participation.

The harvester must make themselves available and be prepared to sample at their assigned scientific site within the dates provided. The sampling is expected to take place between August 15th and October 15th, 2026. Detailed license conditions and sampling protocols will be provided. 500 hooks are to be set at the designated location with a soak time of 4-6 hours. 100% of halibut at the scientific site will be tagged and released. The Captain is expected to cover the costs of crew, vessel, fuel, bait, etc. The Captain will also supply the longlines and hooks as per protocol.

After sampling is completed at the assigned test site, each harvester will be allocated 760kg (round weight) of halibut quota. The fisher is permitted to go to a location of their choice to fish their allotment.

There will be a $1250 fee per participant to be paid to GNSFPB before sampling begins to help cover observer costs. An approved observer is required for all scientific trips. Any trip to catch the allotted quota will require regular commercial observer coverage (10%).

There are 7 sites assigned to GNSFPB, as shown on the attached map. The sites will be assigned based on the order the names are drawn.

Contact Karlee MacNeil to add your name to the list.
Phone: 902-302-9372
Email: [email protected]

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Inverness, NS

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