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

subject : Opening of the lobster fishery in areas 17 and 18

Sept-Îles – April 27, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the lobster fishing season in areas 17 and 18.

In area 17, the opening has been set for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleets representatives. The fishery will close on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

subject : Opening of the Snow crab fishery in area 14

Sept-Îles – April 23, 2026

Fisheries and Oceans Canada – Quebec Region announces the opening of the snow crab fishing season in area 14. The opening has been set for Monday, April 27th, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. (EDT) as recommended by the fleet representatives. The fishery will close on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

Quebec – April 23, 2026

Quebec – April 23, 2026