March 8, 2024 — The lottery for a license in Maine’s 2024 elver fishing season ends at 4:30 p.m. Monday. There are a total of 16 licenses available this year, the most since 2013.
Maine’s elver fishery is one of the most lucrative fisheries in the state. In fact, in 2023, it was the second most valuable in Maine, earning fishermen $19,508,478 thanks to a $2,009 price per pound. The lobster was the only fishery worth more in Maine.