Keywords: fish weirs
Item 100886
Fish weirs at Tarbox Cove, Westport Island, ca. 1908
Contributed by: Westport Island History Committee Date: circa 1908 Location: Westport Island Media: Postcard
Item 11407
Seining the sardine weir, Eastport, 1931
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1931 Location: Eastport Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
Mainers began propagating fish to stock ponds and lakes in the mid 19th century. The state got into the business in the latter part of the century, first concentrating on Atlantic salmon, then moving into raising other species for stocking rivers, lakes, and ponds.
Exhibit
Early Fish Canneries in Brooklin
By the 1900s, numerous fish canneries began operating in Center Harbor, located within the Brooklin community. For over thirty years, these plants were an important factor in the community.
Site Page
John Martin: Expert Observer - Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832
"Fish weir, Ball Hill Cove, Hampden, ca. 1832 Contributed by Maine Historical Society and Maine State Museum Description When John Martin…"
Site Page
Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - Islanders at Work
"Seine fishing (hand line fishing) was one form of fishing used by island fishermen. These fishermen were mostly fishing for herring."
Story
Catching live bait with Grandfather
by Randy Randall
We never bought live bait for fishing. Grandfather caught all the minnows and shiners we needed.
