March 6, 2023 — Maine fishermen brought in nearly $389 million dollars worth of lobster last year, the lowest in a decade. It’s an almost 48% drop from 2021’s record-breaking catch, according to preliminary data that the Maine Department of Marine Resources released Friday.
Kristan Porter, a Cutler fisherman and president of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, said 2021 was an exceptional year.