Maine lobster haul down again in 2025

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 297

Last Updated: 1 day, 8 hours ago


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Maine lobstermen landed 78.8 million pounds in 2025, maintaining the largest fishery in the state, even as the haul is down again from the year before.

According to preliminary data from the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the 2025 lobster fishery had a value of $461,384,405 with an average $5.85 per pound paid to lobstermen, also known as the boat price. That’s the third highest boat price on record, although it’s the fourth year …

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