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Discover the secrets of Shediac’s lobster fishing industry. Here are some fun and fascinating facts straight from the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf.
What’s the largest and oldest lobster ever caught?
Over
100 y/o
Weighed 44 pounds 6 ounces and measured 3 feet 6 inches in length.
Where was the record-breaking lobster caught?
Nova Scotia
What is considered a good catch?
( # lobster per trap)
25 lbs
How do we estimate the age of a lobster?
What is the cost of a lobster boat?
approx.
$800,000
What is depth of our fishing waters?
12 ft. to 213 ft.
Shediac Bay has an average depth of 12 feet. The deepest point in the Northumberland Strait reaches 213 feet, while commercial fishing typically occurs in waters between 20 and 50 feet deep.
What is the departure and return time to the wharf?
Number of licensed fisherman at the PDC wharf?
4
There are 4 licensed fisherman at the Pointe-du-Chêne Wharf wharf
What is the weight of a commercial lobster trap?
90 lbs
What is the cost of a commercial metal trap?
80$ - 100$
Is lobster fishing a seven-day-a-week job during the season?
During the lobster fishing season in Lobster Fishing Area (LFA) 25, which typically runs from early August to early October, fishermen have the opportunity to fish seven days a week. However, there are specific regulations that affect daily operations: Maritime Fishermen’s Union
Daily Close Time (Curfew): Fishing is prohibited from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., including the first 48 hours of the fishery. Notably, there is no curfew during the last 48 hours of the season.
These regulations are designed to manage fishing efforts and ensure the sustainability of the lobster population in the area.
