Moncton, New-Brunswick (NB) – February 26, 2026 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region announces that the lobster fishing season in LFA 26A-1 will open at 6 am, Monday, April 27th, 2026, and continue until Saturday, June 27th, 2026.
The last day of fishing will be June 27th, 2026.
DFO will monitor and assess the conditions at the various wharves a few weeks before the scheduled openings. Conference calls will be held in the days leading up to the scheduled opening between DFO and stakeholders to obtain feedback on the situation at various locations in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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 set their traps diligently and to ensure that vessels are loaded safely by reducing gear quantity if necessary.