New England Commercial Fishing

The New England region of the USA is among the top areas of American seafood landings. New England states with important commercial fisheries include Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.

New England commercial fishing has historically been dominated by 3 high volume fisheries - lobster, scallop and groundfish. Other important fisheries to the region include herring, mackerel, northern shrimp and other types of seafood.

New England Commercial Fishing by State

Connecticutt

Massachusetts

New Hampshire

Related Fisheries

USA Mid-Atlantic Surf Clam/Ocean Quahog Fishery

USA Sea Scallop Fishery

Related Information

North American Saltwater Fish

Commercial Fishing Regulations

USA Sea Grant Programs