Message from DFO
Moncton, New Brunswick (NB) – August 11, 2023 –The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Gulf Region, wishes to inform industry that the opening date for the lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25 will be Sunday August 13, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. The last day of fishing will be October 14, 2023.
On Sunday, it is permitted to put your traps in the water. Fishing and sales will start on Monday.
As published in the fishing plan yesterday, DFO has accepted for a 4th year the pilot project for daily overruns of landing so that fishermen are not penalized.
To be eligible, you must register as soon as possible so that this is reflected in your Conditions of Licence.
You have until Wednesday, August 16th (4:30) to register by coming to our offices of Shediac (506-532-2485) or Tracadie (506-395-6366) to fill the necessary forms.
No delays can be allowed, as we have an obligation to provide a list and the contracts to DFO. Thank you for your participation!
MESSAGE FROM DFO
Moncton and Québec - August 8, 2023 - This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) presents the management measures for fleets using gillnets.
For further information on fishing requirements and restrictions, licence holders must refer to their respective conditions of licence. Conditions of licence will be made available for participating harvesters in the National Online Licensing System (NOLS).
Members of LFA25,
Following a vote held at the Maritime Fishermen's Union (MFU) Local 2 and 5 AGMS, fishermen have requested changes to how the MFU issues replacement tags during the lobster fishery.
Starting August 9, 2023:
The MFU will issue a maximum of 10 replacement tags.
Beyond these 10 tags, the MFU will contact DFO to request a replacement authorization.
This does not apply if the fisherman is in possession of the tags to be replaced (old or broken tags are considered legitimate evidence).
This does not mean there is a limit on the total number of replacement tags a fisher can receive.
Authorization to replace your missing tags will be issued after DFO officers have inspected your traps.
This measure is aimed at controlling the number of traps and better protecting the resource.
For additional information, please contact Luc LeBlanc at (506) 588-3891 or via email at
