Maine Lobster Fishing – A Family Affair
Father and son lobster fishermen. Photo courtesy of Laurie Cates. Lobster fishing is, and always has been, a family affair. For every lobster fisherman out on the water, there is usually a wife back...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Maine lobster boat’s name? Every one tells a story.
Father and son heading out to the boat. Photo Courtesy of Laurie Cates. Down East Magazine has published a wonderful photo feature on Maine lobstermen and the names of their boats. The photos of the...
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions About Maine Lobster Fishing
Lobster fishing rope. Photo courtesy of Billy Kitchen. For many Mainers, being part of a lobster fishing community is such a way of life that we take for granted the intimate connection we have with a...
View ArticleMaine Lobster Conservation
Photo courtesy of Laurie Cates. Today is Earth Day. A time to reflect on the health of world. Many of the day’s headlines will focus on the need to tackle climate change and protect endangered...
View ArticleLobster Fishing Superstitions
A Maine lobstermans uniform – grundens oil gear. Photo courtesy of Billy Kitchen. Fishermen are known for their superstitions and lobster fishermen are no different than the rest of the lot. Maine...
View ArticleThe Price of Lobster in Maine – June 2015
A crate of fresh lobster, waiting to be sold Note: For the most current price of Maine lobster, click here. The price of lobster in Maine is in constant fluctuation, depending on supply and demand....
View ArticleThe Lobster Season In Maine
Hauling aboard a trap while lobster fishing. Is there a lobster season? A best time of year to buy and eat Maine lobster? The answer is yes. While lobster can be caught all year long in Maine, there is...
View ArticleLobster Trap Wars
Maine lobster traps. Photo courtesy of Billy Kitchen. Maine lobstermen have long lived under unofficial rules that dictate who can set their traps where along the rugged Atlantic coast. When these...
View ArticleThe History Of Lobster Fishing In Maine
Cutler fisherman Jasper Cates fishing a wooden lobster trap. Photo courtesy of Wanda Cates. The history of lobster fishing in Maine has some highs and some lows, just like our tides. In the 1600’s...
View ArticleDowneast Maine lobster boat building
My father and brother have been in the Maine lobster boat building business since the 1980’s. Each winter, once the lobster season has drawn to a close, they park their own lobster boats on the...
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