Well the end of May is upon us and the spring fishing has been humbling. Reports from Southern Maine are bleak with 3/4 of a pound per trap and a strong showing of new shell lobsters which are only getting $3.50 a pound. Operating cost for many average $500 a day.
We get underway today after a week away from the gear and new hopes of a good few days of hauling. These are still lean times for fishermen and family.
Happy seas.