Strong winds force delay to lobster season opener in southwest Nova Scotia of Canada

Like it always seems to more often than not, the weather has caused a delay in the opening of the commercial lobster season in southwestern Nova Scotia and along the province’s south shore. Weather permitting, the season opens on the last Monday of November, but the weather won’t permit that from happening for the 2024-25 season opener. A gale force warning was in place in the days leading into the season and it continues on Monday, Nov. 25. There is a DFO opening day protocol. The LFA 34 protocol states that winds in excess of 26 knots will automatically force a delay for opening day. Pre-season daily morning industry weather calls began Friday morning to confirm when the season will open. On Sunday morning’s call the port reps in LFA 33 and 34 indicated Tuesday is looking favourable for the season opening dumping day. “If the weather does not change, fishermen should be ready to go,” read a Sunday, Nov. 24 post on the Coldwater Lobster Association Facebook page pertaining to LFA ...