I participate in Community Supported Agriculture, so Community-Based Fisheries fits my belief system. Since I fish tub trawls in the Gulf Of Maine, I cannot compete with the large trawls. Community-Based fisheries allows me access to a market that supports a fishing method that is kind to the habitat, and limits by-catch. To be successful, I need fair access to the fishing grounds and can fish without damaging the fragile environment. By selling to Community-Based Fisheries, I can get a fair price for my catch without having to compete with the large trawlers at the auctions.
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About Merrimack River Flies
I am a newly formed small concern fishing tub trawls for ground fish in the Gulf of Maine, and for Striped Bass in Massachusetts state waters. I fish a single 25' boat and use a method of harvest that reduces habitat damage and limits bycatch. I operate my boat as part of my online fishing fly manufacturing business -- Merrimack River Flies
Seafood Offered
, Cod, Haddock, Hake, Dogfish, Monkfish, Mackerel, Butterfish, Herring, Skate, Bluefish, Striped Bass (MA Only).0
Locations
1
Number of Fishermen Sourced From
8
Years in Business
What are the Local Catch Values in Action?
Our “values in action” reflect how members of our network implement our core values in practice. Through the intentional work of LCN and applying the core values, these elements emerge. The values in action are not meant to be criteria or requirements for network members, but instead help describe how we will achieve our mission and vision and help anchor and guide our work.
- Catch and Handle with Honor
- Community-Based Fisheries
- Eating with the Ecosystem
- Equitable Seafood Systems
- Fair Access
- Fair Pricing
- Holistic Fisheries Management
- Honoring Our Ecosystems
- Learning Through Exchange
- Traceable and Simple Supply Chains
How does Merrimack River Flies implement these values?
