Lobster Fishing Areas 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B

Species and Area

Lobster, Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B

Dates of season (subject to change)

The expected opening date for spring fisheries is 6:00 a.m. April 30, 2011, weather and ice permitting and closure is on July 1, 2011. For a portion of LFA 26A between Point Prim to Victoria, PEI, the fishery will open until further notice at 6:00 a.m. on May 7 and will close July 8. The opening date of LFA 25 is 6:00 a.m. August 9, 2011, weather permitting and will close at 9:00 p.m. on October 10; an early opening date and extensions to the season will not be considered.

Total Allowable Catches and Sharing Arrangements (if applicable)

n/a

TAC distribution (metric tons)

n/a

Management Measures



Summary Table of Major Management Measures in Place 2011
Lobster Fishing Areas 23, 24, 25, 26A, 26B
  Minimum Carapace (mm) Window /Maximum size females (mm) Maximum Number of traps Minimum number of traps per line* Maximum hoop size (mm) Other
23A 74 115-129 300 n/a 152 More information to be provided in separate Notice
23B 74 115-129 300 n/a 152
23C 72 115-129 300 In a portion of 23C, 3 traps 152
23D 71 115-129 300 In a portion of 23D, 3 traps 152
24 71 115-129 300 n/a n/a Regulation changed to provide access to McLeod's Ledge. Restrictions on ports of landing and on the reissuance of licence between ports west of Malpeque Harbour and ports including Malpeque Harbour and east.
25 71 114 NB 250
GNS 250
PEI 240		 n/a 152 2,000 transferable traps for Prince County Fishermen's Association in PEI
26A-1 71 115-129 280 In a portion of 26A-1 (GNS)
5 traps
In a portion of 26A-1 (PEI)
6 traps		 n/a  
26A-2 73 115-129 275 6 traps 152  
26A-3 76 115-129 250 n/a n/a  
26B South 79 n/a 250 n/a n/a  
26B North 80 n/a 250 5 traps 152 Closure of Cheticamp Harbour, regulated season dates

*As defined by licence conditions*