By Angela MacDougall
October is an important time for the fishing community in Albert County. The fall lobster season begins on October 14. The Alma Fleet Launch is a time when the community shows its support to the fishermen.
October is an important time for the fishing community in Albert County. The fall lobster season begins on October 14. The Alma Fleet Launch is a time when the community shows its support to the fishermen.
Community members join together at the wharf (no matter the hour) to watch the boats as they head out into the Bay of Fundy. The wharf is busy with forklifts cruising around as the boats are prepped and stocked with gear. Spectators are dressed in their warmest clothes as they huddle together with hot drinks in hand, awaiting the sound of the boat engines and the fireworks as they listen to the piper dressed…. That’s right! Like a lobster!
Lobster fishing has long been a way of life for coastal communities in New Brunswick and our neighbouring provinces. It is also a large part of our economy. Many tourists and city dwellers flock here to get their feed of lobster each year, but most of the lobsters caught in Alma are sold elsewhere, some exported around the world.
In anticipation of the upcoming season, here are several fun and delicious recipes to get your taste buds tingling with this month’s catch!
You can also find more recipes in our extensive Recipe Collection.
2020 Fleet Launch events include:
Sunday, October 10 Lobster Plunge Challenge 3pm. Alma Beach. Fundraiser for the Riverside-Albert playground project. Register with Shawna Butland (506- 875-7297, Shawna.butland@gmail. com) or Karen Lindsay (506-962- 5868, [email protected].)
Thursday, October 14 Launch of the Lobster Fishing Fleet 5am. Alma Wharf. See Alma’s lobster fleet launch. Coffee, hot beverages, and breakfast sandwiches will be available. almafleetlaunch.com.
Lobster fishing has long been a way of life for coastal communities in New Brunswick and our neighbouring provinces. It is also a large part of our economy. Many tourists and city dwellers flock here to get their feed of lobster each year, but most of the lobsters caught in Alma are sold elsewhere, some exported around the world.
In anticipation of the upcoming season, here are several fun and delicious recipes to get your taste buds tingling with this month’s catch!
You can also find more recipes in our extensive Recipe Collection.
2020 Fleet Launch events include:
Sunday, October 10 Lobster Plunge Challenge 3pm. Alma Beach. Fundraiser for the Riverside-Albert playground project. Register with Shawna Butland (506- 875-7297, Shawna.butland@gmail. com) or Karen Lindsay (506-962- 5868, [email protected].)
Thursday, October 14 Launch of the Lobster Fishing Fleet 5am. Alma Wharf. See Alma’s lobster fleet launch. Coffee, hot beverages, and breakfast sandwiches will be available. almafleetlaunch.com.
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