Moncton, NB – August 2, 2024 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) – Gulf Region is providing a clarification to the new management measure announced in the Notice to Fish Harvesters dated July 31st 2024. 

Please note that the curfew remains in effect during the fishing season, which prohibits lobster fishing in LFA 25 between 9 p.m. and 4 a.m., except for the last 48 hours of the season. To comply with the curfew, the prohibition on fishing on the first day of opening will be in force until 04:00 the day after season opening, which means that the licence holders will be able to fish their traps from 04:00 onward the day after opening. 

The licence conditions are available via the National Online Licensing System.