subject : Opening of the lobster fishery in areas 15 and 16 and sub-area 18I

Sept-Îles – May 12, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the lobster fishing season in areas 15 and 16 and sub-area 18I.

The opening in areas 15 and 16 and sub-area 18I has been set for Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleets representatives. The fishery will close on Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Subject : Postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-area 18F

Sept-Îles – May 12, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishing season in sub-area 18F only.

At the recommendation of fleet representatives, the opening, previously scheduled for Monday, May 11, 2026, has been postponed to Friday, May 15, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. (EDT). Consequently, the fishery will close on Sunday, July 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Conservation Harvesting Plan

ATLANTIC HALIBUT– 4RST –

FLEET WITH FIXED GEAR UNDER ITQ OF 13.71M AND OVER 

GASPÉ-LOWER ST.LAWRENCE

SEASON 2026-2027

Approved May 12, 2026

1.  Application

Magdalen Islands – May 8, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces that pursuant to Variation Order 2026-Q-012, the lobster fishery in Area 22 will open on May 9, 2026, at 05:00 (ADT).

The fishing season will end on, July 11, 2026, at 23:59 (ADT).

The management measures set out in the Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) approved on May 1, 2026 are available on our website.

subject : Postponement of the opening of the lobster fishery in sub-area 17B

Sept-Îles – May 4, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the lobster fishing season in sub-area 17B only.

At the recommendation of fleet representatives, the opening, previously scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, has been postponed to Friday, May 8, 2026, at 5:00 a.m. (EDT). Consequently, the fishery will close on Sunday, July 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Notice to Fish Harvesters

LOBSTER – AREAS 19, 20 AND 21 – Gaspe – Lower St. Lawrence area

SEASON 2026

Approved May 01, 2026

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Lobster licence holder’s fleet of the area 22.

2. Fishing Areas

The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence and are also indicated on the fishing areas maps.

Notice to Fish Harvesters

LOBSTER – AREAS 19, 20 AND 21 – Gaspe – Lower St. Lawrence area

SEASON 2026

Subject: Announcement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Area 21B

Gaspé – May 5, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the lobster fishery for for sub-area 21B from May 6 to July 13, 2026.

Please note that the season starts at 4h30 AM.

Approved April 27, 2026

1 Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Lobster licence holder’s fleets of areas 15, 16, 17 and 18.

2 Fishing Areas

The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence, and on the fishing areas maps.

Notice to Fish Harvesters

LOBSTER – AREAS 19, 20 AND 21 – Gaspe – Lower St. Lawrence area

SEASON 2026

Subject: Announcement of the opening of the lobster fishery – Area 20