Lobstering off Swans Island Maine, Fall of 08'. Shows hauling 2 pairs of traps, and shows how the new "Whale safe" line wears too quickly, and is not practical. Thanks to "feel-good" useless environmental legislation, the cost of catching lobsters is going up.

Visit swansislandrentatrap.com to learn about living on an Island off the coast of downeast Maine 

Conservation plays an important role in Maine Lobster fishing.

Maine lobstermen painting and sanding bouys. 

Meet Captain Joyce. 

Capt.Jason Joyce of swansislandrentatrap.com catching tasty Maine lobsters off scenic Downeast Maine, and some seagulls get a free meal.

Capt. Jason Joyce of swansislandrentatrap.com catching a Delicious Maine Lobster!  

The Swan's Island Ferry travels daily taking residents and visitors to and from our beautiful island.


Learn how a lobster trap works.

What we use for Lobster Bait.