Question # 1: Do fisherman have designated fishing areas? Answer: Yes, in Nova Scotia, fisherman are regulated to fish out of specific zones set by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO). To see a map of the areas click here. Question # 2: How many traps can each fisherman set? When is the fishing season? Answer: Each fisherman can set 375 at the start of the fishing season which runs from the last Monday in November till May 31. Question # 3: What is the biggest lobste