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    Belfast Hands-On Lobster Fishing Tour

    Haul traps, handle live lobsters, and learn Maine fishing traditions

    4.8 stars• 84 reviews
    From$143/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 hr 45 mins

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Lobster fishing, safety gear

    Highlights

    Step aboard for a hands-on look at Maine lobster fishing on Penobscot Bay. Learn from a local crew as you work the trap lines and explore life on the water.

    • Haul lobster traps using the boat's winch system
    • Handle live lobsters and discover what the traps bring up
    • Help bait traps and take a turn at the wheel
    • Hear local stories, fishing superstitions, and fishery traditions
    • Enjoy coastal views from covered or open-air seating

    What's Included

    • Guided lobster fishing experience
    • Trap-hauling equipment
    • Safety gear and instruction
    • Cold water
    • Covered and open-air seating
    • Onboard toilet

    Know before you go

    • Wear non-slip shoes; flip-flops are not permitted
    • Expect boat motion, uneven surfaces, and stepping on and off at the dock
    • Pregnancy or limited mobility may make this tour unsuitable
    • Note that the onboard toilet is basic and difficult to access

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel up to 7 days before the experience start time for a full refund, or within 24 hours of booking when booked more than 48 hours before the start time.

    FAQs

    This lobster fishing tour may not be suitable during pregnancy or for travelers with limited mobility. Expect boat motion, uneven surfaces, and stepping on and off at the dock. The onboard toilet is difficult to access.

    Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate layers and non-slip shoes; do not wear flip-flops. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a reusable water bottle, and motion sickness remedy if needed.

    Bring your favorite beverages for the lobster fishing experience. A cooler and glasses are available on board.

    Meeting details

    Belfast City Harbor Dock, 3 Main Street, Belfast, ME 04915

    Experience provided by The Back and Forth
    Experience provided by The Back and Forth

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    84 reviews•Google Maps
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    The crew here, including guides like Della, Dylan, Greta, and Aaron, are consistently the highlight of this experience. Knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely engaging, they field endless questions about lobstering, local wildlife, and Maine history without missing a beat. Wildlife sightings, including seals, porpoises, and even the occasional osprey-eagle showdown, add a natural element of excitement to the bay tours. Families with young kids, including infants, have found the rides smooth and welcoming, and the lobster rolls from Young's Lobster Pound included with the tour are frequently described as trip highlights on their own. The lobster boat experience is more of a relaxed, educational outing than an action-packed adventure. You'll pull up traps, learn the process, and soak in the scenery rather than haul in a massive catch. For travelers who come in with that understanding, the experience delivers beautifully. Those expecting a more hands-on or unpredictable fishing experience should know what they're signing up for. Overall, the reviews paint a picture of a well-run, genuinely enjoyable way to spend a few hours on Penobscot Bay.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Awesome experience! Captain Mike was courteous and informative. We could be total observers or "all in" to pull, bait and re-launch lobster traps, hold and measure the critters, determine the gender of a lobster and if it was legal size. Even got to drive the boat! Loved it. Best for last, the lobster feast... and it truly was s feast: whole lobster, corn on the cob, some sweet shrimp snd more steamed clams, muscles and oysters on the half than I could eat! Highly recomended!

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    Eddie Lee

    June 18, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Awesome experience! Captain Mike was courteous and informative. We could be total observers or "all in" to pull, bait and re-launch lobster traps, hold and measure the critters, determine the gender of a lobster and if it was legal size. Even got to drive the boat! Loved it. Best for last, the lobster feast... and it truly was s feast: whole lobster, corn on the cob, some sweet shrimp snd more steamed clams, muscles and oysters on the half than I could eat! Highly recomended!

    Photo of Eddie Lee

    Eddie Lee

    June 18, 2026

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