The World's Largest Lobstertrap Tree

Rockland, ME - This is the World's Largest Lobstertrap tree. It contains 152 traps built by Brooks Trap Mill in Thomaston, ME. Each trap weighs 40 pounds and has a festive red door. The tree is 38 feet high.



The tree is adorned with 480 feet of garland, 125 lobster buoys, and 3000 twinkle lights. The tree has been a tradition since 2003.



Topping the tree is an 8 foot fiberglass lobster. After the Christmas season, 100 of these traps are auctioned off to a lobsterman, the tickets are $50.


Here I am taking it easy on one of the "chairs" surrounding the tree.

STONINGTON LOBSTER BOATS

Stonington, CT - Lobster boats are docked in Stonington.


Wire lobster pots(traps)are sitting next to the dock waiting to be set out.

MODERN LOBSTER TRAPS

Maine - These modern lobster traps are piled on the dock ready to go. The old lobster "pots" are very nostalgic of the old times but not as practical. These plastic covered wire traps have a lot less maintenance than the wooden ones; but a lot less photogenic.