Canada’s Largest Lobster Fishery Begins After Weather Delay

Over 1,400 boats set to deploy traps off southern Nova Scotia following improved conditions.

The annual 'dumping day' for lobster fishing areas 33 and 34 was delayed by one day due to rough weather.
Approximately 1,450 boats are expected to set out early Tuesday morning, with area 34 vessels departing at 5 a.m. and area 33 boats at 7 a.m.
Federal Fisheries Department manager Dwayne Surette confirmed calmer seas and light winds are forecast for the start of the season.
The first day of the season poses heightened risks, as boats are heavily loaded with 300 to 400 traps, impacting vessel stability.
Last season, the combined catch from areas 33 and 34 totaled 24,000 tonnes, with a landed value of $558 million.