Moncton, New Brunswick (NB) – August 11, 2023 – The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Gulf Region, wishes to inform industry that the opening date for the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25 will be Sunday August 13, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. The last day of fishing will be October 14, 2023.
DFO would also like to remind fish harvesters to be careful when navigating on the opening day of the lobster fishery as vessels are loaded with gear and traps. Harvesters are encouraged to be diligent in setting their traps and to ensure that vessels are loaded safely by reducing the amount of gear if necessary.
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