Notices to Fish Harvesters
Lobster areas 15 – Lower North Shore season 2023 - Notice to Fish Harvesters
Subject : Postponement of the lobster fishing season in area 15
Sept-Îles – May 4, 2023
Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening lobster fishing season in area 15. The opening is now set on Monday, May 15, 2023 following the recommendation of the fleet representatives. The presence of ice in the area interferes with fishing activities. The closure is postponed on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
The other management measures are listed in the 2023 to 2025 Conservation Harvesting Plan for the lobster fishery in Areas 15 to 18, available on the DFO website at the following address:
Furthermore, it should be noted that during the period during which fishing is authorized, it is the captain's responsibility to read the notices issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada and Transport Canada related to marine safety, as well as safety standards and good practices, and take all the necessary steps to ensure safe fishing.
Licence Conditions
In order to obtain the Conditions of License, anglers must access the National Permit System online. For assistance with the National Online Licensing System, please contact customer support by phone at 1-877-535-7307 or by email at fishing-peche@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
For additional information
Please visit our website at the following address: Quebec Region
Yolaine Croussette
Ressource Management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
North Shore area: 1-800-463-1729
Note: In case of discrepancies between the English and the French versions, the latter prevail.