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We want to keep the
tradition of fishing alive for
many generations to come
by supporting and selling
local seafood.
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need to be closer to shore. Before sunrise,
we head down to Badger's Island
on Marquis Wharf, where the boat is
docked, and take the trip out to the Isle
of Shoals to haul in our traps. The boat is
slow; it takes about an hour traveling at 9
knots. We go out in most weather - rain
or shine, warm or cold - only the wind
and high swells will stop us. We normally
listen to some '80s rock and '90s hip-hop
to get us going and have some fun.
When we pull traps and unload them,
we measure the lobster to make sure its
legal size and check to see that it's not
carrying eggs. All fishermen care about
the sustainability of the industry, so if we
come across a breeding female, even if
she no longer has eggs, we notch her tail
to alert other lobstermen not to keep it. If
all is well, we band the claws and put it
in the holding tank. Otherwise, we throw
her back in the water. When we return to
shore, we unload the lobsters needed for
The Daily Haul and send the rest to our
wholesaler.
What concerns you most today
about the local fishing industry?
Unfortunately, we have seen a huge
decline in local fishing driven by a lot
of factors: Permits get bought up by
larger corporations, and it's harder to
get younger people into the field. We
work long hours, and it's very laborious,
sometimes dangerous work. We want
to keep the tradition of fishing alive for
many generations to come by supporting
and selling local seafood.
Have you seen an increasing
demand for fish and shellfish?
Yes! COVID really changed things, and
there is a heightened awareness around
eating local. It's great living in such a
biodiverse area here in the Seacoast, with
lots of fresh meat, vegetable farms and
fish/shellfish harvesters. When we started
The Daily Haul, we were one location in
Portsmouth, open one day a week. That
quickly grew! There are 11 locations
now - in the Seacoast, Southern New
Hampshire and the Lakes Region.
What is the most important thing that you
want your customers to be aware of?
Not all fish is the same! There is a lack
of information available for consumers
to understand where their fish is coming
from. Not with us; we pride ourselves on
delivering the freshest and best-tasting
locally caught fish and seafood to our
customers year-round. NHH
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