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American lobster
Homarus americanus
Overview
The American lobster is a species of lobster found on the Atlantic coast of North America, chiefly from Labrador to New Jersey. It is also known as Atlantic lobster, Canadian lobster, true lobster, northern lobster, Canadian Reds, or Maine lobster. It can reach a body length of 64 cm (25 in), and a mass of over 20 kilograms (44 lb), making it not only the heaviest crustacean in the world, but also the heaviest of all living arthropod species. Its closest relative is the European lobster Homarus gammarus, which can be distinguished by its coloration and the lack of spines on the underside of the rostrum. American lobsters are usually bluish green to brown with red spines, but several color variations have been observed.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Herring
A readily available, oily fish.
- Mackerel
Another oily fish, attracts with strong scent.
- Crab
Natural prey, very effective when available.
- Clams
Easy to obtain and use, good scent.
- Chum Salmon
Another effective oily bait with strong scent.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft PlasticBuy
Effective scent and movement imitation.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1146-HGRDCrankbaitBuy
Crank near rocky bottoms.
- Savage Gear 3D Goby ShadSoft PlasticBuy
Mimics bottom-dwelling prey.
- Shimano Butterfly JigJigBuy
Jig slowly near rocks.
- Daredevle SpoonSpoonBuy
Flashy, erratic action attracts.
Techniques
Lobster respond well to scent; use oily baits or scent attractants on lures to increase your chances of a catch.
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Where to Find American lobster
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for American lobster?+
Popular baits for American lobster include Herring, Mackerel, Crab, Clams, Chum Salmon. Tip: Lobster respond well to scent; use oily baits or scent attractants on lures to increase your chances of a catch.
Where can I catch American lobster?+
American lobster can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Nova Scotia, Canada; New Hampshire, United States. WikiCatch lists 22 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do American lobster get?+
American lobster (Homarus americanus) can reach up to 113.99999999999999 cm in length and 1.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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