Lobster is one of Maine’s most well-known delicacies. People visit from all over to enjoy the unique, fresh flavors of Maine lobsters. During peak lobster season, there’s plenty to do — and taste — along the coast.
Whether you’re an avid seafood lover or simply want to enjoy the authentic Maine experience during your trip, here’s how you can maximize your seafood fun when visiting the Maine coast.
Where to Go for the Best Maine Lobster
All along Maine’s coastline, there are plenty of lobsters clamoring for territory. The coast of Maine is the perfect place to book a trip if you’re looking to try the freshest lobster. From lobster fishing tours to delicious seafood shacks and restaurants, the options are endless.
Lobster Season: The Best Times to Enjoy Maine Lobster
Summertime is peak lobster season in Maine. Thanks to lobsters’ natural biological clocks, summer is also when they taste the freshest and sweetest. If lobster is what you’re after, plan a summer trip to the coast.
If summer trips aren’t your jam, though, don’t worry. Visiting anytime between May and October can also be ideal, and you can order fresh lobster year-round in Maine as well. Lobster fishing doesn’t stop when lobster season ends.
Authentic Maine Lobster Rolls
Lobster isn’t just for fine dining. In Maine, you can casually stroll down a pier eating a fresh lobster roll and not think twice about it. Lobster rolls are popular culinary delights in the Pine Tree State.
A lobster roll is typically made up of pickled lobster meat, a hot dog-like bun, and various sauces and seasonings. Popular toppings include butter, lemon juice, mayo, and scallions. At some places, you can even build your own DIY-style lobster roll.
Maine families often enjoy lobster rolls at picnics and cookouts in the spring and summer. If lunch on the beach is your ultimate goal, consider adding authentic Maine lobster rolls to the menu.
Different lobster shacks and restaurants prepare them in their own unique ways, so you’ll want to hit multiple places during your stay in Maine if you can.
Lobster Fishing and Boat Tours
It takes a wide range of skills for lobster fishermen to find, trap, catch, and haul in the delicious lobster you enjoy at Maine restaurants and lobster shacks. Have you ever wondered what the lobster fishing process looks like? You can get an insider’s view with lobster fishing tours.
Kid-Friendly Lobstering Boat Tours
Lobster fishermen can explain the process better than anyone, and that’s exactly what lobstering boat tours offer. You can learn directly from the experts how they spot, trap, and process these delectable creatures before they reach restaurant plates.
Some lobster fishing tours even allow guests to haul in lobster traps themselves, with guidance from Maine’s professional fishermen. Kids enjoy this process just as much as — if not more than — adults do.
For an even more immersive experience, choose a ship tour that has see-through floors. The whole family can view the underside of the ship as lobster fishermen work their magic.
Coastline Scenery and Sea Mammals
During lobster boat tours, you can also see Maine’s native sea creatures and get a firsthand view of the coast’s famous landmarks.
Private island boat tours focus on specific land masses around the coast. You get the boat to yourself and can learn more about the sea life and natural features of Maine’s stunning islands.
Whether you opt for a scenic route that highlights the coastline’s scenic landscape or prefer options with more hands-on lobstering experience, you can discover a heightened appreciation for the delicious seafood you enjoy in Maine through boat tours.
Sample Local Lobster Cuisine Along the Coast
No visit to Maine is complete without sampling its most famous dish. To dive even deeper into the lobster fishing process, consider taking a boat tour, and make sure you don’t leave without trying authentic lobster rolls.
While the coast is ideal for finding the freshest lobster, you can find plenty of delicious options across the state, and whether you visit during the prime lobster season of summer or the picturesque fall, you’re sure to enjoy an unforgettable experience.
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