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River Herring Commercial Harvests
Are you looking for fresh bait this spring? River herring, alewives and blueback herring, are a good source of bait for lobster and halibut fishing. River herring are typically harvested in May until early June. Below are a… Read More
LD 922: Support fish passage in Sheepscot Pond
Representative Jeffrey Pierce and fisheries activist Bailey Bowden of Penobscot, ME have a call to action to allow passage of river herring and other fish into Sheepscot Pond. For more information contact Jeffrey Pierce at jeffrey@alewifeharvesters.org or (207)… Read More
River Herring: Open for Harvest
You’re invited to River Herring: Open for Harvest Hosted by Alewife Harvesters of Maine When: Thursday September 14th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Where: Jeff’s Catering in Brewer For meeting documents contact Sarah Madronal, sarah@mainesalmonrivers.org or follow… Read More
Welcome to Alewife Harvesters of Maine
Welcome to Alewife Harvesters of Maine’s new and improved website! Our mission is to encourage and promote conservation, habitat restoration, and unimpeded passage; to promote sustainability in harvest plans; and to encourage community-based management plans that ensure the health… Read More
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Last Updated: January 30, 2019 by S
2019 Maine Fishermen’s Forum
The Maine Fishermen’s Forum is almost one month away! Alewife Harvesters of Maine will be there with a booth and our annual session. Our session will be: Saturday March 2nd from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Golf Club Room Samoset Resort –… Read More