P.E.I. lobster fishers prepare for opening day April 25, 2025
Alberton lobster fisherman Kyle Fraser holds his granddaughter, Ella, aboard his boat, the Northport Ladies.
After more than five decades on the water, Eric Gavin of O’Leary will watch the lobster boats from the harbour on setting day. Gavin said his physician told him two years ago that after three heart attacks in eight years it might be time to hang up the gear – so he did. This year, setting day is April 25 for the spring season. Kyle Fraser, who fishes out of Alberton, said it is hard to predict what kind of season P.E.I. lobster fishers are going to have. “That’s the beauty of being a lobster fisherman,” Fraser said when asked about his predictions. “The price last year was around $7 (a pound). It will probably be more this year but then you have the Chinese tariffs on, where a lot of our live product goes. I don’t seem to have a definite answer on anything (right now).” Photos, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 11:48
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