2,070 elver fishing licenses offered in Maine's lottery, highest since 2013, due to high demand and lucrative business.

Maine's elver fishing lottery has offered the most licenses since 2013, with 2,070 licenses available. The young glass eels, known as elvers, can fetch over $2,000 per pound, making elver fishing a lucrative business for some Mainers. This has led to high demand for licenses, creating a competitive lottery system.

March 03, 2024
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