Hey Divahs!

[eric1979]

I was wondering, what are your different laws in each state on lobster fishing / diving.

I've read a couple of things like, No lobsters are to be taken by diving in Maine.

And, No out of state lobstering in Mass. unless you are a resident or you own at leaste

$5000 in property.

1) Are these true?

2) How about thoes other coastal states? In or out of New England.

Thanks,

 

[spectrum]

In Maine by trap only. Rec licenses ar available, 5 ptaps per holder I believe.

If a diver gets caught, gear and vehicle are confiscated and you get arrested. Touching, or otherwise messing the lobster is prohibited.

Pete

 

[eric1979]

Thats so crazy! I guess the fishermen want them all to there self.

 

[spectrum]

The lobster lobby is powerful.

I may be wrong but I'm quite sure that our recreational lobstering license holders cannot pull their traps on Sundays!

Pete

 

[Cecil]

No taking of lobsters by divers in NH either. It is legal in Vermont.

 

[paulthenurse]

It is legal in Vermont.

Arkansas, too. I think.

 

[eric1979]

I know Fla. your good to go.

 

[Green_Manelishi]

No taking of lobsters by divers in NH either. It is legal in Vermont.

Apparently VT does not have a powerful lobby-lobby

 

[eric1979]

Yeah and nowhere near the ocean. What a coincidence!

 

[ThatsSomeBadHatHarry]

taking lobsters is legal in kansas