FQAs

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.

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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.

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Question # 3:

What is the biggest lobster you guys have caught?

Answer:

18lb in 1988