Subject : Opening of the Lobster fishery in areas 15, 16, 17 and 18

Sept-Îles – April 17, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the 2025 lobster fishing season in zones 15, 16, 17 and 18 according to the following dates:

Areas 15-16 and sub-area 18I :  To be determined

Sub-area 17A : From April 27 to July 19

Sub-area 17B : From April 21 to July 13

Sub-area 18AEF : From May 8 to July 23

Sub-area 18BCD : From May 12 to July 27

Sub-area 18G : From May 4  to July 19

Approved April 17, 2025 

1. Application

This Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) applies to lobster licence holders of areas 17 and 18. 

2. Fishing areas

Areas 17 and 18

The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence and are also indicated on the fishing areas maps, which are available at the following address: Commercial Fisheries.

Amended April 17, 2025

Amended May 6, 2024

Amended April 22, 2024

Amended April 16, 2024

Approved April 20, 2023

1. Application

This Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) applies to lobster licence holders of areas 15, 16,17 and 18. 

2. Fishing areas

Areas 15, 16, 17 et 18

SUBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the Area 14 snow crab fishery

Sept-Iles – April 8, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 14 for the 2025 Season from April 21st, 2025 to July 27, 2025. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).

Amended June 20, 2025

Approved April 4, 2025

1. Application

This Conservation harvesting plan (CHP) is applicable to all Whelk fishing licence holders in the Quebec region for 2025, 2026 and 2027 seasons.

2. Fishing Areas

Areas 1 à 9: North Shore area.                                        

Areas 11 à 14: Gaspé-Lower St. Lawrence area.

Areas 15: Magdalen Islands area.

Approved March, 26 2025

1. Application

The present Conservation-based harvesting plan (CHP) applies to herring licence holders of area 15, Quebec region, North Shore area. 

2. Fishing area

The authorized fishing area is herring fishing area 15.

The fishing areas coordinates are listed in the Conditions of licence and are also indicated on the fishing areas maps, which are available at the following address: Commercial Fisheries. 

SUBJECT : Announcement of the opening of the Area 16A snow crab fishery

Sept-Iles – March 28, 2025

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Quebec Region announces the opening date for snow crab fishing in Area 16A for the 2025 Season from April 1, 2025 to July 7, 2025. Please note that the season will open at 5:00 a.m. (EDT).