Fisheries and Heritage projects

The Downeast Fisheries Trail seeks to support and encourage community projects that highlight the region’s fisheries and heritage. Here we share a few of our favorite related projects.

Maine initiatives
Port Clyde Fisheries Trail
Maine Oyster Trail
Experience Maritime Maine
Two Nation Vacation

Related publications and online resources
Harvester perspectives on alewives, blueback herring, and American eels in Downeast Maine oral history video series.
The Catch online poetry journal related to Downeast Fisheries Trail
In their own words, fishermen’s perspectives of community resiliency 
Maine Seafood Guide

Resources for Fisheries and Aquaculture businesses
Fisheries, Aquaculture, and Tourism: Resources for running fisheries tours and fish farm tourism
Downeast Commercial Fisheries Fund

Beyond Maine
Great Lakes Fisheries Heritage Trail
Outer Banks Heritage Trails
Are you smarter than a stone crab?