National Fisherman

Lobster

The Grundéns Sternman Armored Bibs, built with trap and pot fishermen in mind, can be used in a wide range of fisheries, along with the company’s other new 2025 for fishing in any weather. Photo by Grundéns

Gearing up in 2025 with Grundens

Paul Molyneaux

Craig Stewart is a 3rd generation lobsterman from Long Island, Maine. He serves as the vice president of the Maine Lobstermen's Association. Photo by the Stewart family

It’s a way of life, a community, and a commitment

Guest Author

Students in the DTC Training Program must complete at least 15 hours of collaborative research or advocacy. UNH and the New Hampshire Sea Grant provide many opportunities. Photo by NEYFA

Applications open: NEYFA’s 2025 Deckhand to Captain Training Program

Carli Clancy

DMR Commissioner Pat Keliher presents Machiasport fisherman Mike Murphy with the 2018 DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence at last night's Fishermen's Forum banquet. Photo courtesy of Maine DMR

Patrick Keliher retires as Maine DMR commissioner

NF Staff

With more than 50 miles of coastline, Brooksville, Maine faces the critical challenge of no reliable public access for commercial fishermen at low tide. Photo courtesy of brooksvillemaine.org

Maine town pushes to secure fishing access

Carli Clancy

The plum bow, relatively flat run aft, and other features made Allswater’s Opus 42 a finalist in the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency efficient hull contest. Photo by Allswater

Nova Scotia lobster fleet goes electric

Paul Molyneaux

Luke Hartmann hauling traps off the Deer Isle coast. All on water photography taken by Spike Smigelski.

Luke Hartmann: Commercial lobsterman and sea glass jeweler

Ben Hayden

Maine lobstermen’s defamation case against Monterey Bay Aquarium moves forward

NF Staff

ASMFC repeals proposed gauge increase

Carli Clancy

Trump’s recent decision to impose 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent on Chinese goods will affect many industries, including Maine's lobster industry.

Maine’s industry braces for impact from new tariffs

Carli Clancy

Photo by New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC)

NEFMC warns of breakdown in fisheries science support

Chris Chase