COVID-19 Fishing seasons delayed, postponed and proceeding By Jake Boudrot - April 14, 2020 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Photo by Jake Boudrot -- The federal and provincial governments have deemed the fishery as an essential service and upcoming lobster seasons are expected to start on time, with delays in the Atlantic snow crab fishery until later this month. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register