2023 Lobster Fishing Areas 27-32 (Maritimes Region)
The Maritimes Region inshore lobster fishery occurs in the Bay of Fundy and along the Atlantic coast of Nova Scotia to the tip of Cape North, broken down by Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 27- 38, as defined within the Atlantic Fishery Regulations, 1985 (Schedule XIII). The details presented below concern LFAs 27-32, from northern Cape Breton to near Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Dates of season (subject to change)
The length of the fishing seasons varies by LFA. For a list of open and closed times, please consult Schedule XIV of the Atlantic Fishing Regulations, 1985 and the Orders Registry - Maritimes Orders Registry (dfo-mpo.gc.ca).
Total allowable catches (TACs)
N/A.
Management measures
The inshore lobster fishery in the Maritimes Region is managed using a number of input and biological controls, including the following:
| LFA | Trap limit* | Minimum size (mm) | Other restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 275 | 82.5 | - |
| 28 | 250 | 84 | Maximum entrance hoop 153mm |
| 29 | 250 | 84 | Maximum entrance hoop 153mm |
| 30 | 250 | 82.5 | Maximum size 135mm (female) |
| 31A | 250 | 82.5 | Closed window 114-124 mm (female) |
| 31B | 250 | 82.5 | Mandatory v-notching |
| 32 | 250 | 82.5 | Mandatory v-notching |
*Trap limit is for Category A licences. Category B licences are allowed 30% and Partnerships 150% of the trap limit for a Category A licence.
For more information, please contact your regional DFO office:
(902) 407-8153 / DFO.MAR-FM-GP.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Single or multi-year planning
The information provided is applicable to the 2023 fishery only.
Links to other information
- Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat
- Lobster Fishing Areas 27 - 38: Integrated Fisheries Management Plan
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