Shells Still Soft, But Lobster Price Strong

MOUNT DESERT — After waiting out a long, cold spring and early summer, it looks like Hancock County lobstermen are starting to rock and roll.

According to a lobster dealer on Mount Desert Island, the run of shedders, or new shell lobsters, has begun in earnest. His buying operation just had its first 100-crate (about 9,000 pounds) day last week.

“They’re definitely coming in,” he said.

“The fishermen should be pretty happy,” he added. “They’re getting $4 [per pound] for paper-thin shedders.”

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