Notices to Fish Harvesters
Opening of the Lobster fishery in areas 15, 16, 17 and 18
Sept-Îles – April 27, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the 2023 lobster fishing season in zones 15, 16, 17 and 18 according to the following dates:
|
Zone |
Date |
|---|---|
|
15-16-18I |
May 8 to July 30, 2023 |
|
17A |
May 8 to July 23, 2023 |
|
17B |
April 29 to July 16, 2023 |
|
18 B-D-G |
May 14 to July 29, 2023 |
|
18C |
May 1 to July 16, 2023 |
|
18H |
May 8 to July 23, 2023 |
Please note that the season will start at 5:00 a.m. on opening day and end at 11:59 p.m. on closing day for all sub-areas.
The 2023 Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) was approved on April 20, 2023.
Furthermore, it is reminded that, during the period where fishing is authorized, it is the responsibility of the licence holder to take into account the marine safety notices issued, among others, by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada, as well as the standards and best practices in marine safety, and to take all measures to ensure a safe fishery.
For additional information, please visit our website at the following address:
Commercial fishery requirements
Resource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
North Shore Area : 1-800-463-1729