Tracadie, New Brunswick (NB) – May 5, 2026 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) announce the opening of the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 23, subareas C and D. The lobster season for subareas C and D will open at 6 a.m. on Friday May 8, 2026 and close on July 4, 2026.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast in the days leading up to the scheduled opening to ensure a safe opening of the fishery based on weather and safety conditions.
DFO wishes to remind fish harvesters to take extra care when navigating on the opening day of the lobster fishery as vessels are loaded with gear and traps. Harvesters are encouraged to act diligently in setting their traps and should ensure that vessels are loaded safely by reducing the quantity of gear if necessary.
Fishers must also exercise caution when navigating in locations where dredging operations are on-going.