Tag Archives: Season Off to Slow Start
Lobster prices up in New England as season off to slow start
Prices are high because 
— the season picks up after the bulk of lobsters shed shells and reach legal harvesting size, and lobstermen said that hasn’t happened yet. This year’s summer lobster fishing season appears likely to feature a mid-July shed followed by a boom in catch, said Tim Harkins, president of the Maine Lobster Dealers Association. “Everyone I’ve spoken to expects to see new shell lobsters after (July) 4th,” he said. Read the rest here 11:01
Menemsha: Commercial Striper Season Off to Slow Start
Striped bass fishing is off to a slow start this year, with many fishermen reporting a poor catch early in the season.The commercial fishery opened June 23. New rules are in place for commercial striped bass fishing this year, with lower daily bag limits and restrictions on the number of fishing days. Read more here 15:48
