American Lobster
Homarus americanus
FR Homard américain · ES Langosta americana · PT Lagosta-americana
Also known as: Atlantic LobsterCanadian LobsterHomard AméricainLangosta AmericanaLangosta americanaHomard américainLagosta-americana
Reef/KelpBoat
CrustaceanReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round in season
Depth
5–200m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Sep–NovGood Jul–Dec
Depth range
5–200mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
SandMud
Findr bio
Night crawler on rocky bottom year-round. Into the chase — bring smelly fish baits...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
MusselClamSnailsEchinodermsCrab
Effective techniques
Bottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
NightDawnDusk
I taste with my feet and chew with a “gastric mill” in my stomach; blue “lobsters” are just rare mutants.
Field notes
Where to find them
Cold NW Atlantic rocky and mixed bottom
Where they hang out
Nearshore to moderate depth over rock/mud
Prime time
Year-round in season
Tide game
Low
What they're into
Baited pots/traps with fish bait
Temperature vibe
Prefers 4–12°C
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for pot work
Fun fact about me
I taste with my feet and chew with a “gastric mill” in my stomach; blue “lobsters” are just rare mutants.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Strict size/sex/season rules — check state rulesState fisheries agency (e.g. Maine DMR)
Looking after them
Not Evaluated