Prime Scallop Fishing Grounds To Stay Open In Maine

February 21, 2022 Associated Press

The Maine Department of Marine Resources had been considering closing the Cobscook Bay area to fishing to prevent overharvesting scallops. The department said Thursday the area will remain open through at least Feb. 19.

Maine Using Lottery to Give Out New Scallop Licenses

October 27, 2021 Associated Press

Maine fishing regulators are collecting applications for the state lottery that gives out scallop harvesting licenses.

Maine’s Richest Scallop Fishing Grounds Closed for Year

February 15, 2021 Associated Press

Maine fishing regulators are closing the state’s richest scallop fishing grounds in the coming days.

Maine Scallop Season Heads Into Last Days With More Closures

March 25, 2019 Associated Press

Maine’s scallop season is entering its final days of the year with another closure of a scalloping ground.