The spring lobster fishery opened in the southeastern part of Prince Edward Island a day late on Saturday, while the northern section that was scheduled to open on Monday will be delayed at least a day.
Jeff Bell and other fishers in the 26A lobster fishing area of Murray Harbour loaded their boats and headed into the Northumberland Strait before 6 a.m. to set their traps.
Bell, in his 43rd year as the captain of his own boat, said it was cold — there was frost on his boat — but still “beautiful out there.”
“Couldn’t ask for a better day,” Bell said.
