REPLACEMENT TAGS- LOBSTER LFA25 August 3, 2023

Members of LFA25,

Following a vote held at the Maritime Fishermen's Union (MFU) Local 2 and 5 AGMS, fishermen have requested changes to how the MFU issues replacement tags during the lobster fishery.

Starting August 9, 2023:

• The MFU will issue a maximum of 10 replacement tags. 

• Beyond these 10 tags, the MFU will contact DFO to request a replacement authorization.

• This does not apply if the fisherman is in possession of the tags to be replaced (old or broken tags are considered legitimate evidence). 

This does not mean there is a limit on the total number of replacement tags a fisher can receive.

Authorization to replace your missing tags will be issued after DFO officers have inspected your traps. 

This measure is aimed at controlling the number of traps and better protecting the resource.

For additional information, please contact Luc LeBlanc at (506) 588-3891 or via email at

Update - Tuesday August 8, 2023

Notice to Fish Harvesters - 2023 CONSERVATION AND HARVESTING PLAN FOR THE ROCK CRAB FISHERY IN LOBSTER FISHING AREA 23

Message from DFO

Tracadie (NB) – July 24, 2023 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is announcing the management measures for the rock crab fishery in Lobster Fishing Area 23 (LFA 23) in 2023. 

Notice to fish harvesters - 2023 – LOBSTER CONSERVATION HARVESTING PLAN FOR LOBSTER FISHING AREA (LFA) 25

Message from DFO (Updated, July 18th end of afternoo)

Moncton, NB – July 18, 2023 – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Gulf Region, announces the 2023 management measures for Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25. Unless indicated otherwise, existing management measures remain in place. Please refer to your lobster licence conditions for further details. Licence conditions are available on the National Online Licensing System. 

Notice to Fish Harvesters - TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF COMMERCIAL SCALLOP FISHING IN SUB-AREA 21A OF SCALLOP FISHING AREA 21 IN 2023

Message from DFO

Tracadie (NB) – July 13, 2023, Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) wishes to inform scallop license holders in sub-area 21A of Scallop Fishing Area (SFA) 21 that the commercial scallop fishery in this sub-area will be suspended for the 2023 season. This temporary measure is being enacted following industry recommendations. 

Notice to fish harvesters - 2023 EASTERN NEW BRUNSWICK – ATLANTIC HALIBUT FIXED GEAR FLEET (4RST)

OPENING DATE AND ALLOCATION 

Message from DFO

 Tracadie, NB – July 10, 2023 - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is announcing the fisheries management measures for the Eastern New Brunswick fixed-gear licence holders fishing Atlantic halibut in NAFO Division 4T.