Nova Scotia Lobster Catch Likely Down about 10% This Month; Quality 'Marginal'
SEAFOODNEWS.COM by John Sackton December 20, 2017
Some estimates are that lobster landings are down about 10% in LFA 33 and 34, Canada’s main lobster production zones, since the beginning of the season at the end of November.
The last week has seen cold weather, high winds, and little fishing. At the same time, many fishermen are reported to be holding back part of their catch, in hopes of getting higher prices in a few weeks.
Stewart Lamont, of Tangier Lobster, says “The quality of the lobster is marginal by strict Canadian hard shell standards. About 35% of the inshore catch is soft to medium shell. About 50% of the offshore catch is this same category. Protein levels are lower than we would like which indicates less than normal storage time, and less meat yield in terms of the dining experience. Simply put these are not really keeper lobsters but they are the best that Mother Nature has put on offer.”
Shore prices have come up from $5.50 to $5.75 to around $6.50 Canadian..
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