Notices to Fish Harvesters
Opening of the Area 22 lobster fishery
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.
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.
For additional information
Contact your area office at the telephone number below. You can also visit our website
Julie Aucoin
Resource management
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Îles-de-la-Madeleine (Québec)
418-986-2095