Fresh Maine Lobster. Photo courtesy of Billy Kitchen.
What is the price of lobster in Maine? We are nearing the end of June and as the Gulf of Maine continues to warm up, the lobsters are becoming increasingly active and more and more are finding their way into fishermen’s traps. While we are not yet in the peak of the Maine lobster season, current lobster prices in Maine now include a shedder price (new shell lobster price) in addition to hard shell and select prices. The boat price of Maine lobster is currently $4.50 per pound for hard shell and $3.50 per pound for new shell in Cutler, where my family fish. The cost of lobster in Maine supermarkets is currently about $8.99 per pound for smaller lobsters.
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