Tracadie, New Brunswick (N.B). – May 3, 2024 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is announcing the opening date for the lobster fishery in LFA 23, sub-areas 23B, C and D. The lobster season for sub-areas 23B, C and D will open at 6 a.m. on Sunday May 5th, 2024 and will close on July 4th, 2024.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast to ensure a safe opening of the fishery.
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.