2015 Lobster Season OpeningUpdate

Today, the Prince Edward Island Fishermen’s Association (PEIFA) and Department of Fisheries & Oceans (DFO) held a conference call to discuss a potential opening date for the PEI Spring Lobster season.  After consultation with DFO and PEIFA Lobster Fishing Area 24 & 26A Advisory Committees, there is agreement to hold another conference call on Monday, May 4^th to further discuss this issue.  A majority agreement was achieved as to a possible opening date of Thursday, May 7^th, 2015.

For further information, contact:

Craig Avery, PEIFA President

902-388-7988

Jamie Gauthier, Chair, LFA 24 Lobster Advisory

902-388-1156

Bobby Jenkins, Chair, LFA 26A Lobster Advisory

902-583-3157

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Notices

April 24, 2015

DFO Notice - Spring Lobster Fishery - Delay

DFO Notice to Fish Harvesters - April 23, 2015 see more

April 23, 2015

Notice to Fish Harvesters - Snow Crab

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April 22, 2015

Spring Herring HFA 16C&E Delay

Spring Herring fishery in HFA 16C&E is postponed due to ice conditions. see more

April 22, 2015

Discussions - Opening date - PEI Spring Lobster Fishery 2015

Proceedings for upcoming discussion on opening date for spring lobster fishery on PEI for 2015: see more

April 17, 2015

Variation Order - Minimum Length - Lobster

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March 27, 2015

Variation Order - Shrimp

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February 4, 2015

Lobster Symposium 2015

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December 11, 2014

GSN-2014-055

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October 28, 2014

Variation Order - Scallop Fishing Area 24

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October 20, 2014

Correction on close date for 2014 Eel fishers

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