Although the opening date for the commercial lobster fishery in Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 33 and 34 is always scheduled for the last Monday in November, it’s ultimately Mother Nature’s decision. | SaltWire
The lobster industry off southwestern NS and the province's south shore is always scheduled for the last Monday of November, unless the weather says otherwiseThe Canadian Coast Guard and its search and rescue partners, the Royal Canadian Air Force, Department of National Defence, DFO's Conservation and Protection and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, all coordinate to have assets in place on the opening of the LFA 33 and 34 seasons.
In advance of opening day, the Canadian Coast Guard pre-positions many SAR vessels throughout the two fishing areas that provide detailed weather information to Halifax Marine Communications and Traffic Services .On land, all eyes are on the weather, too, with pre-season conference weather calls between LFA Advisory Committee representatives and staff from DFO, Canadian Coast Guard, as well as Environment and Climate Change Canada to discuss the opening day start.
“However, if the forecast does not offer a definitive picture, then the final decision rests with the department and representatives from each LFA,” Sankey says. “Each LFA makes its own decision, independently of the other, about opening. The pre-season weather calls have been in place for approximately 22 years.”
“This two-day flexibility will allow pre-season weather calls to discuss the possibility of opening early on Saturday, Nov. 26, depending on the forecasted weather,” says Sankey, adding there is no limit on how many days the season could be delayed due to forecasted weather. There are shotgun starts for both seasons, meaning all the vessels leave their ports at the same time, making for a spectacular sight on the water. In LFA 34 the season opens at 6 a.m. and at 7 a.m in LFA 33. In some years, like last year, the start time in LFA 34 is adjusted due to the weather. Last year’s season had an 8 a.m. start.
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