Quebec – April 23, 2026

Approved April 23,  2026

Magdalen Islands – April 17, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the postponement of the opening of the 2026 lobster fishing season in Area 22. Following the recommendations of fleet representatives, the opening date is now set for May 9, 2026.

As of Friday, May 8, 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada will implement the weather monitoring protocol. The official opening and closing dates of the fishery will be confirmed through Notices to Fishers and Variation Orders.

Approved April 13, 2026

1. Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to scallop licence holders having access to sub-areas 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16G and 18D – North Shore area, Quebec region. The CHP is in effect for season 2026.

2. Fishing Areas

Sub-area 16A-1:     From Grande Anse to Pointe-du-Moulin

Sub-area 16A-2:     From Pointe-du-Moulin to Pointe-des-Monts

Sub-area 16B:        From Pointe-des-Monts to Pointe Jambon

Conservation Harvesting Plan

Lobster – AREA 19, 20 and 21

SEASON 2026 - 2028

Approved April 10,  2026

1.  Application

This Conservation Harvesting Plan (CHP) applies to the Lobster licence holder’s fleet of the area 19, 20 and 21.

2.  Fishing Areas

Approved March 27, 2026

SCALLOP – AREAS 17A1, 17A2, 18B1, 18B2 AND 18C

SEASONS 2026-2028

Approved March 27, 2026

1.  Application

SUBJECT  : Opening of the Snow crab fishery in area 16

Sept-Îles – April 2, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 16. The opening has been set for Thursday, April 9th, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleet representatives. The fishery will close on Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

SUBJECT : Opening of the Snow crab fishery in areas 12C aNd 15

Sept-Îles – April 1, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in areas 12C and 15. For both areas, the opening has been set for Monday, April 13th, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleet representatives. The fishery will close on Sunday, July 19th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).