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IN PHOTOS: Setting day for 2023 spring lobster season kicks off on P.E.I.’s south shore

April 26, 2023
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MURRAY HARBOUR, P.E.I. — A whole bunch of boats set out from harbours throughout the south shore on Wednesday, April 26 to kick off the 2023 spring lobster season in P.E.I.

Lobster fishing space 26A, which stretches from Victoria to Souris, opened three days earlier than the north shore fisheries are set to open.  

At Murray Harbour, dozens of boats set out within the crisp early hours of the morning to set their traps and haul in a few of P.E.I.’s beloved sea creatures.  

A boat races back into Murray Harbour, passing by the Douse Point Front Range lighthouse during setting day for the P.E.I. spring lobster season on April 26. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A ship races again into Murray Harbour, passing by the Douse Level Entrance Vary lighthouse throughout setting day for the P.E.I. spring lobster season on April 26. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A fleet of lobster fishing boats leaves Murray Harbour to set their traps. The season opened for harbours along the south shore of P.E.I. from Victoria to Souris on April 26. The season for harbours on the north shore opens April 29. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A fleet of lobster fishing boats leaves Murray Harbour to set their traps. The season opened for harbours alongside the south shore of P.E.I. from Victoria to Souris on April 26. The season for harbours on the north shore opens April 29. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
The Cathy Lynn No. 1 enters Murray Harbour to load more traps on setting day for the 2023 P.E.I. spring lobster season on April 26. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
The Cathy Lynn No. 1 enters Murray Harbour to load extra traps on setting day for the 2023 P.E.I. spring lobster season on April 26. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A lobster boat heads home to Murray River to load up more lobster traps during setting day for the 2023 P.E.I. spring lobster season. Lobster fishing area 26A, which stretches from Victoria to Souris, opened on April 26. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A lobster boat heads residence to Murray River to load up extra lobster traps throughout setting day for the 2023 P.E.I. spring lobster season. Lobster fishing space 26A, which stretches from Victoria to Souris, opened on April 26. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Fisher Shelby White loads bait into traps with the rest of the crew of the Grampie’s Legacy, a fishing vessel which was completed this year and sailed out of Murray Harbour for setting day on April 26. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Fisher Shelby White masses bait into traps with the remainder of the crew of the Grampie’s Legacy, a fishing vessel which was accomplished this 12 months and sailed out of Murray Harbour for setting day on April 26. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Seagulls follow close behind as a lobster boat leaves Murray Harbour for setting day of the P.E.I. 2023 lobster fishing season on April 26. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Seagulls comply with shut behind as a lobster boat leaves Murray Harbour for setting day of the P.E.I. 2023 lobster fishing season on April 26. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A lobster boat re-enters the harbour at Murray River to load up more traps for a second round. Local fishers told SaltWire the weather was the best they had seen on a setting day in many years. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A lobster boat re-enters the harbour at Murray River to load up extra traps for a second spherical. Native fishers advised SaltWire the climate was the perfect that they had seen on a setting day in a few years. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A boat loaded up with lobster traps leaves Murray Harbour April 26. Several dozen boats left the harbour throughout the morning. Local fishers told SaltWire they hope the good weather keeps up. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A ship loaded up with lobster traps leaves Murray Harbour April 26. A number of dozen boats left the harbour all through the morning. Native fishers advised SaltWire they hope the nice climate retains up. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Crew members of the Grampie’s Legacy load lobster traps onto their boat before heading out on setting day for the 2023 spring lobster season in lobster fishing area 26A. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
Crew members of the Grampie’s Legacy load lobster traps onto their boat earlier than heading out on setting day for the 2023 spring lobster season in lobster fishing space 26A. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A boat leaves Murray Harbour to set its traps on April 26. The season opened Wednesday and closes July 1. - Rafe Wright/SaltWire
A ship leaves Murray Harbour to set its traps on April 26. The season opened Wednesday and closes July 1. – Rafe Wright/SaltWire



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