Maine Lobstermen's Association

Maine Lobstermen's Association
The strongest advocate for sustainable lobster management and preservation of Maine’s lobstering heritage for more than 70 years! JOIN TODAY.

www.mainelobstermen.org
Meetings & events: https://www.mainelobstermen.org/calendar-events We are the largest commercial fishing industry group on the East Coast, representing the interests of thousands of lobstermen from Eastport to Kittery. As a commercial fishing organization, we are only as strong as our membership. If you are a lobsterman, we work for you and need your support! Donate to help protect our fishery: www.savemainelobstermen.org

🐟️ Menhaden matter to Maine!ASMFC is weighing two important decisions that could affect Maine’s small-boat bait fishery ...
10/07/2026

🐟️ Menhaden matter to Maine!

ASMFC is weighing two important decisions that could affect Maine’s small-boat bait fishery and the lobster industry’s bait supply.

📣 MLA is urging our members to make their voices heard on both.

Draft Addendum II: ASMFC is considering changes to the Chesapeake Bay Cap for the reduction fishery. MLA does not support the status quo. Management should be fair and equitable, reflect today’s fishery, and tie the Chesapeake Bay Cap to the coastwide TAC.

Quota Reallocation: ASMFC will also consider how commercial menhaden quota is allocated. Menhaden have become a critical source of fresh bait for Maine’s lobster fishery. Maine needs a larger, more predictable allocation to support our small-boat menhaden fleet and provide a stable local bait supply.

The Atlantic Menhaden Management Board will take up both issues November 10–11, 2026. Email your comments, or fill out the public comment form online.

For more information & public comment form visit: https://buff.ly/1wi0HsG

🦞 Some lobsters are worth more in the water than they are in the trap! 🌊 In the 1980s, MLA fought to protect Maine’s max...
10/07/2026

🦞 Some lobsters are worth more in the water than they are in the trap! 🌊

In the 1980s, MLA fought to protect Maine’s maximum gauge, keeping oversized lobsters in the water and safeguarding a conservation practice that benefits the entire fishery.

Playing the long game to keep the fishery sustainable.

Keep those notches comin’! The team competition has ended and we are just shy of of goal. We know you are still notchin...
10/04/2026

Keep those notches comin’!

The team competition has ended and we are just shy of of goal.

We know you are still notching - please count ‘em and report ‘em until we reach our Billion Egg goal.

We are soooo close!

Lobster Zone B Council Meeting is coming up!October 65:00 p.m.MDI High School1081 Eagle Lake Rd, Bar HarborZone B lobste...
10/04/2026

Lobster Zone B Council Meeting is coming up!

October 6
5:00 p.m.
MDI High School
1081 Eagle Lake Rd, Bar Harbor

Zone B lobstermen are encouraged to attend and stay involved.

Meeting information and agenda: https://buff.ly/N8Qb3CM

🍂🦞 Fall is here—and the water temperature is changing, too. But what does that mean for lobsters?As the Gulf of Maine co...
10/02/2026

🍂🦞 Fall is here—and the water temperature is changing, too. But what does that mean for lobsters?

As the Gulf of Maine cools, water temperature influences a lobster’s metabolism, feeding, growth, molting and movement. Cooler water can mean changes in how much energy lobsters use and where they spend their time—and seasonal temperature changes are one of the environmental cues that shape their behavior throughout the year.

So, while we’re pulling out the sweatshirts and getting ready for fall, the lobsters are responding to the changing season, too. 🦞🌊

🦞 In the 1970s, MLA fought for sales tax exemptions on the tools lobstermen need to earn a living—from traps and gear t...
09/30/2026

🦞 In the 1970s, MLA fought for sales tax exemptions on the tools lobstermen need to earn a living—from traps and gear to boats and engines.

✔️ Common sense turned into policy.

09/29/2026

🦞 Meet the MLA Board ⚓

Thom Werner of Cape Elizabeth first learned about the MLA Board through his uncle, Willis Spear, who inspired him to step up and get involved.

Today, Thom serves on both the MLA Board and the Zone G Council, lending his voice and experience to industry conversations, meetings, and events.

MLA is proud to have Thom on our team!

09/29/2026

🎉🦞 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🦞🎉

The name has been drawn, and congratulations to Maureen H. from California, winner of the Billion Egg Challenge Grand Prize!

Maureen supported Southern Maine Future Catch — this year’s M***a Notcha Trophy champions — and now she’s taking home FREE LOBSTER FOR A YEAR!

Her prize package includes four $500 gift cards from Luke's Lobster, Get Maine Lobster, Maine Lobster Now, and Cousins Maine Lobster, plus some other Maine goodies from Sea Bags and Marin Skincare!

One of the best parts of this Challenge was seeing just how many people were cheering on Maine lobstermen. Hundreds of supporters from all 50 states joined in, followed the competition and helped us celebrate the conservation work Maine lobstermen do every day.

Thank you to everyone who picked a team, donated and followed along this summer. We were blown away by the support from across the country for Maine’s lobster industry and coastal communities.

Maine’s 2026 menhaden season is coming to a close.DMR reports that 98.7% of Maine’s available quota has been harvested, ...
09/28/2026

Maine’s 2026 menhaden season is coming to a close.

DMR reports that 98.7% of Maine’s available quota has been harvested, including transfers. With remaining landings expected, the season will close to all harvesters Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m.

DMR asks harvesters to complete all final reporting.

🏆MEET YOUR M***A NOTCHA CHAMPIONS!🏆After a summer of notching, counting, reporting, and a little friendly competition, t...
09/28/2026

🏆MEET YOUR M***A NOTCHA CHAMPIONS!🏆

After a summer of notching, counting, reporting, and a little friendly competition, team Southern Maine Future Catch will take home the first-ever M***a Notcha Trophy!

Swipe through to meet some of the lobstermen who helped Southern Maine Future Catch notch their team to the top.

A huge thank you to every lobsterman who took part and helped spotlight a conservation tradition Maine lobstermen have carried on for generations.

Lobstermen from all teams, hold onto your notches — we’re not done with them yet. Stay tuned for how MLA will put them to work telling the Billion Egg Challenge story.

Thank you to everyone who picked a team, followed along and cheered on Maine’s lobstermen all summer long.

The competition is over. The counting isn’t. Onward to 1 BILLION!

Address

2 Storer St, Ste 203
Kennebunk, ME
04043

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(207) 967-4555

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