Another Lobster Season in the Books
(Above) Lobster fishermen Adrian Comeau (right) and Jason LeBlanc offload lobster traps from the Ella & Jace at the wharf in Meteghan, Digby County, in the final days of the LFA 34 season. Kathy Johnson photos
Harsh Weather Had Major Impact on Southwest Nova Fishery
The pots are now ashore in lobster fishing areas (LFA) 33 and 34.
This marks the end of a season where the weather has hampered fishing efforts, including a one-day delay in the scheduled season opening of November ...
Lobster Fishing Area 14B Opening
DFO advises that the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 14B from a line drawn due west of Ferolle Point, North to a line drawn due west of Big Brook will open Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 0600hrs.
Traps may be set on May 20 and 21. No gear may be retrieved until May 22.
Please be advised that the large lobster prohibition has been removed for areas 13 and 14 and licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System.
Lobster Season Opening in Area 14B
DFO advises that the lobster fishery in a portion of Lobster Fishing Area 14B (Point Riche to Ferolle Point) will open Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 0600hrs.
Traps may be set on May 12 and 13. No gear may be retrieved until Thursday, May 14.
Please be advised that the large lobster prohibition has been removed for areas 13 and 14 and licence conditions are available through the National Online Licencing System.
More Lobster Season Openings Around NL
DFO advises that the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 14A (Cape St. Gregory to Point Riche) will open Saturday May 9, 2015 at 0600hrs.
Traps may be set on Saturday May 9 and Sunday May 10.
No gear may be retrieved until Monday May 11.
DFO also advised lobster harvesters in LFA 3 Cape Bauld to Cape St. John (White Bay)and LFA 4A Cape St. John to North Head (Green Bay) that the fishery will open at 06:00 hours on Saturday May 30, 2015.
Fish harvesters are reminded that they are ...
Update LFA 24 Lobster Season Opening
The PEI Fishermen’s Association’s LFA 24 Lobster Advisory Committee held a conference call this morning with all harbour representatives to discuss weather/ice conditions and the opening date. The Advisory Committee reached unanimous agreement to recommend an opening of Friday, May 8th, 2015 for the LFA 24 Lobster fishery on PEI. Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) is considering this request. Final confirmation from DFO is expected later today. The PEIFA will update members ...
Lobster Fishery Opening
Lobster Fishery Opening Lobster Fishing Area 4B ( Notre Dame Bay) in NAFO Division 3K.
DFO wishes to advise lobster harvesters in Lobster Fishing Area 4B North Head to Cape Freels in Notre Dame Bay that the fishery will open at 06:00 hours on May 09, 2015.
Fish harvesters are reminded that they are not permitted to retrieve their gear or possess lobsters during the initial 48 hour gear-setting period after the announced opening date.
Lobster Fishery Opening in Lobster Fishing Areas 3 ...
PEI Lobster Season Opening
The Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) and Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada (DFO) held a conference call today to discuss the opening date for the PEI Spring Lobster season. PEI Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) Advisory Committees also held conference calls this morning. Ice conditions have been improving but remain a factor affecting the opening in each area. After consultation with DFO and LFA 26A Advisory Committee representatives, there is agreement to hold ...
