Antigonish, Nova Scotia (N.S.) – May 1, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region announces that the lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area 26B South will open at 6:00am, Saturday, May 4th, 2024 and continue until Thursday, July 4th, 2024.
The last day of fishing will be July 4th, 2024.
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.
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