Tracadie, New Brunswick (NB) – April 27, 2025 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region announces that the lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 23 A&B will open at 6:00 am, Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 and continue until Sunday, June 29th, 2025.
The last day of fishing will be June 29th, 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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