Moncton, New Brunswick (NB) – April 23, 2025 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is announcing that the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 24 will open on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00 a.m. and continue until June 25, 2025.
The last day of fishing will be June 25, 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.
Fish harvesters must also exercise caution when navigating in locations where dredging operations are on-going.
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