Antigonish, Nova Scotia (NS) – April 30, 2025 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region announces that the lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area 26B South will open at 6:00 am, Friday, May 2nd, 2025 until Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025.
The last day of fishing will be July 2nd, 2025.
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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