An uncertain future is spurring some Maine lobstermen to sell their boats

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 28, 2022

Facing the prospect of stricter regulations that many fear could choke the state’s largest fishery — plus high fuel and bait costs and bottom of the barrel lobster prices this season — a growing number of Maine lobstermen are wondering if now is the time to get out of the business. “I’ve never seen so many boats on the market for sale in Maine.”