text: The ignorance about lobster fishing on these boards is astounding. I have a home in PEI on the water across from a fishing village where they do fish for lobster, on the north shore . From April 30th until June 30 th , that's right two months, fisherman have that period to catch their years worth. Usually in April it's about 0 Celsius and the winds are strong. And the boats leave the harbour about 4:30 each morning and return usually around noon. 
  Most fisherman either have two jobs or, fish for halibut, crab or cod depending on the season and restrictions. I would never begrudge any fisherman , especially lobster fisherman a healthy living. Heavens knows they've endured so many depressing years of lower prices or low catches. Watching these guys work throughout the season in PEI and getting to know many of them , renews my faith in the Canadian work ethic. If Japan or China wants to pay top dollar, good for them. They earned it.