The Native Fishery
The first fishermen on the Island and the Mi'kmaq.more

European Beginnings
The Basque fishermen and early French settlement.more

The French Fishery
The French regime on PEI.more

British Indifference, American Enthusiasm
The British fishery from its early beginnings to Reciprocity.more

Reciprocity and Prosperity
Free trade with the Americans leads to the growth of the Island fishery.more

Lobster Fishing and the Canning Industry
In the 1850's, a canning technique began a boom in the Island's lobster fishery.more

The Inter-War Years
The Island's fishery grows through hard times.more

History of Technology
(science & technology section)
Several articles describing technology involved in the fishery from an historical perspective.more

Historical Timeline
(timeline section)
A timeline of important events in PEI's fishing past.more