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Updated statistics from the National Marine Fisheries Service show that year after year, Maine's groundfish prices beat Massachusetts'.  Each year the Service tallies groundfish landed volumes and values in each state.  From 2000 - 2005, Maine fishermen received a premium of 1-5% over what they would have received in Massachusetts.

 

         
Maine Ex-vessel Ex-vessel    
Pounds Value in  Value in  Maine  

Year

 Landed Maine Massachusetts Premium  
2001 21,701,659 $19,446,604 $18,716,201 3.8%  
2002 19,343,899 $18,741,492 $18,647,352 0.5%  
2003 19,554,914 $16,280,773 $15,454,746 5.1%  
2004 17,753,965 $15,670,673 $15,446,603 1.4%  
2005 16,131,020 $15,756,980 $15,424,789 2.1%  
         

 

Unfortunately, Maine's price premium is not enough to offset the 10%-20% in additional revenue lobster landings can add to a groundfish trip.

2005 Price Comparison by Species