Lobster pot on some green grass background. A lobster trap or lobster pot is a portable trap that traps lobsters or crayfish and is used in lobster fishing. In Scotland, the word creel is used to refer to a device used to catch lobsters and other crustaceans. A lobster trap can hold several lobsters. The use of separate components in the bottom system allows lobstermen flexibility in reconfiguring gear. Lobster traps are typically 3 or 4 feet in length and weigh between 45 and 60 pounds. In the good fall fishing, you can catch as many as ten to twelve lobsters in a single trap. The Association of Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authorities (IFCA) are responsible for issuing Limited Shellfish Permits. The permit allows recreational fisherman to place 10 lobster pots out at sea and a daily catching limit of 2 lobsters and 10 crabs. ... A tag must be secured to each lobster pot. Traps are set on the seafloor and sit for a length of time ranging from one tide (six hours) to several days. Most lobstermen check their traps in one day.
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