Lobstah - Fun Facts

1. When is Lobster Season? Lobsters are harvested year-round in Maine. The majority are caught between late June and late December when the lobsters are the most active. 2. Lobster’s are cheaper in Maine than anywhere else partly, of course, because it doesn’t have to be shipped very far. But beyond that, soft-shell lobsters (the sweeter, more desirable kind) are not as hardy as hard-shells, so they can’t be out of the water for as long. 3. Does Maine have the best lobster? Maine has warm waters which results in Maine lobsters being a little soft. With the water being a bit warmer but not too warm allows for a better tasting lobster and the meat being more tender 4. How much meat in a live lobster? A 1 1/2 pound hard-shell lobster will yield about 1 1/3 cups of cooked meat. 5. Can I catch lobster in Maine? You cannot receive a crab

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harvesting or non-commercial lobster license without being a State of Maine resident. ... At the same time, non-commercial license holders cannot submerge over 5 traps for lobsters at any given time in the coastal waters of Maine; the total traps of five include traps for crabs 6. Is too much lobster bad for you? Overall, lobster eaten in moderation is a healthy source of protein, vitamins and minerals, but it does have its drawbacks. A 1-cup serving has 71 percent of an entire day’s upper recommendation of cholesterol and 31 percent of the sodium 7. Is there a size limit on lobsters in Maine? The maximum legal length of a lobster is 5 inches carapacelength; which are called “jumbos”. The maximum size limit is regulated to protect the breeding stock. ... The most plentiful and most popular size of Maine Lobster is between 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 pounds each. 8. How long can lobsters live? 100 years. Lobsters usually feed on bottom dwellers like clams, snails, and crabs. Lobsters live in the murk and mud at the bottom of the ocean. Lobsters can grow up to four feet long and weigh as much as 40 pounds. It is believed that lobsters can live as long as 100 years.