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Homarus americanus
This lobster was caught of the shore of Chebeague Island in Casco Bay and then released as it was too large to keep in Maine waters. This lobster could be 50 to 60 years old.
Spotted on May 19, 2009
Submitted on Nov 7, 2011
16 Comments
That lobster is enormous! Amazing spotting!
First time in my life.... Thanks for sharing.
I'm also glad to hear he was released, definitely an old lobster! He's quite hefty, that's quite a specimen :) Nice pics!
in awe.........
My cousins dad caught this
Wow. That is splendid! And great that they released it.
I bet he's relieved to be back out in the water!!! 50 - 60 yrs old deserves to be released
LOve it…Im from Maine Orginal…sweet!!
That is huge!!!
wow
Woooow! So Huge!
Great spotting and release!!!!
That is a very large lobster! Neat to see, and glad to hear it's still out there.
Wow - I've never seen such a huge lobster! Also glad it was released. :)
You would be fined in Maine and that is why huge lobsters caught outside waters are brought to Massachusetts where it is legal to keep these guys who have been around forever.
I'm happy to hear it was released!