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Welcome to the Maine Fishermen’s Forum! Join us the first weekend of March every year!

The forum, which is the largest event of its kind in New England, is a three-day annual event held over the first weekend in March at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. Please use this link to donate to our Scholarship Fund:
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11/06/2026

US seafood consumption declines in 2024 as species rankings shift:

https://tinyurl.com/3z65yybb

11/04/2026

LET’S TALK SATURDAY NIGHT!

The Maine Fishermen’s Forum isn’t ALL business… we know how to have a little fun, too!

We’re gearing up for Saturday Night’s Dance Party, and we want to know what kind of music gets YOU out of your seat and onto the dance floor!

Are you a boot-scootin’ country fan? A head-banging rock-and-roller? An 80s dance-floor legend? Or are you just here for a little bit of everything?

Cast your vote! What gets YOUR dancing shoes moving? 👇

Bonus points if you tell us the one song you absolutely HAVE to hear!

11/02/2026

HAVE A SEMINAR IDEA? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Planning is underway for the 2027 Maine Fishermen’s Forum, and we’re inviting members of our community to share their knowledge, experience, and ideas!

Our seminars are an important part of the Forum, bringing together fishermen, industry professionals, researchers, and community members for meaningful conversations and opportunities to learn.

Have a topic you’re passionate about? An issue worth discussing? Knowledge or experience you’d like to share? We’d love to see your proposal!

Seminar proposal deadline: November 27, 2026

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of the 2027 program!

👉 Submit your seminar proposal here: https://mainefishermensforum.org/2027-seminar-rfp/

📍 March 4–6, 2027
Samoset Resort | Rockport, Maine

We look forward to seeing what you bring to the conversation!

10/29/2026

Throwback Thursday: Maine Fishermen’s Forum 2017!

As we gear up for the 52nd Maine Fishermen’s Forum, March 4–6, 2027, at the Samoset Resort, we’re taking a little trip down memory lane!

Can you believe these photos are already 10 years old?! From packed seminars and lively conversations to award celebrations and time spent together after a full day at the Forum, these moments capture what makes this gathering so special: the people, the connections, and the community that bring Maine’s fishing industry together year after year.

A decade later, the tradition continues, and we can’t wait to make more memories with all of you in 2027!

Who remembers the 2017 Forum? 👋 Drop a comment if you were there!

10/26/2026

THE PEOPLE OF THE FORUM

One of the best things about the Maine Fishermen’s Forum?

The people.

Fishermen, families, scientists, students, businesses, researchers, regulators, friends and neighbors— all coming together under one roof.

We’re looking forward to doing it all again March 4-6, 2027!

Who are you hoping to see at this year’s forum? 👇

10/23/2026

10/19/2026

We're beginning to build our seminar schedule for the 2027 Maine Fishermen's Forum, and we'd love to hear from you!

Seminar Proposals are being accepted now through November 27th.

Have a seminar proposal to submit? Apply today at the link below:

https://bit.ly/4s9rO6F

10/16/2026

https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/fisheries/federal-appeals-court-dismisses-maine-lobster-industry-defamation-lawsuit-against-monterey-bay-aquarium-maine/97-b27c0566-e0fe-41ca-be97-645c410500cb

A federal court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by the Maine lobster industry against Monterey Bay Aquarium. Learn more about the ruling.

10/11/2026

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/10/06/midcoast/midcoast-business/rockland-maine-seafood-landings-decline-record-low/

Rockland's seafood landings dropped to 2.1 million pounds in 2025. The City Council will vote Oct. 14 on a $300,000 grant to fix aging infrastructure.

10/08/2026

📣 2027 EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

We're gearing up for another great Maine Fishermen's Forum, March 4–6, 2027, at the Samoset Resort in Rockport!

📌 Important Dates:

• December 1: Returning exhibitor priority deadline

• December 2: First-time exhibitors notified of application status

• December 15: Final application deadline

Ready to exhibit? Apply today through the link https://www.eventeny.com/events/vendor/?id=50692

Address

Samoset Resort
Rockport, ME
04856

Telephone

+12074427700

Website

http://www.mainefishermensforum.org/

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