Posted: Apr 28, 2021 6:27 PM AT | Last Updated: April 28
Setting day for P.E.I. s spring lobster fishery was originally scheduled for April 30. The season normally runs until June 30.(Brian McInnis) comments
The start of the spring lobster season is being delayed a few days due to weather in at least one region on P.E.I.
Setting day was scheduled for Friday, but that has been moved to Monday for lobster fishing area 24, which includes the North Shore of P.E.I. A decision on the opening for LFA 26A, which encompasses the southeastern shore from Point Prim to Victoria, is expected Thursday.
Windy forecast delays setting day for southern P.E.I. lobster crews as well
The opening of the spring lobster season is being delayed for southern Prince Edward Island because of high winds in the forecast, a day after a similar decision was made for North Shore boats.
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Posted: Apr 29, 2021 11:28 AM AT | Last Updated: April 29
These lobster traps piled at Pinette wharf in southeastern P.E.I. won t be going into the water until at least Monday after the start of the spring season was delayed.(Carolyn Ryan/CBC)
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With just days until the opening of the spring season of P.E.I. s lobster fishery April 30, people in the industry say this year there s reason to be optimistic.
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