As fishers in Nova Scotia prepare for the upcoming season, the opening price of lobster is a major question.
So far the window for the season to open early in LFA 33 and 34 has closed, they’re reassessing conditions this weekend.
Brazil Rock 33/34 Lobster Association Executive Director Dan Fleck discussed potential prices this year and the demand for local lobster.
“There’s lots of rumours and I’ve heard different prices from different areas that are open, it’s looking good,” says Fleck. “I do know that the demand around the world is great for lobster, LFA 33 and 34 lobster.”
Senior Advisor and Past President of Coldwater Lobster Association Bernie Berry also discussed potential prices and says other LFA’s have near or record opening rates.
“For example, LFA 35 opened up at $11. Grand Manan area, LFA 38, and LFA 36 that’s along the New Brunswick shoreline, they opened for $10, all record opening prices. Our opening record price (LFA 34) is $8, we’re hoping, like most of the other LFAs, to continue the trend.”
Last year in LFA 34, prices opened at $7 and in LFA 33, between $7.50 to $8.
Port Reps for LFA 34 will hold another weather call at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, a call for LFA 33 will take place at 8:30 a.m.
