Maine’s Department of Marine Resources
Working Waterfront Access Pilot Program
C/O Coastal Enterprises, Inc,
2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 206Portland, Maine 04101, 207-772-5356
Wharf on Johnson’s Bay, Lubec
On the northwestern side of the Lubec peninsula (Washington County) facing Johnson’s Bay, a former sardine cannery situated beside a sizeable deepwater pier on a 1.5 acre lot with 500 feet of shorefront offers fishermen a full service buying station for lobsters, crabs, clams, urchins, periwinkles, and scallops. The owner, Victor Trafford, applied to the WWAPP to enable him to continue his investment in renovations of the building for lobster storage and shellfish processing. Thirty eight lobster and scallop boats and nearly 120 skiff fishermen sell their products to the Wharf. Its location outside of the Lubec Narrows where tidal currents are extremely high, allows for a safe approach and berthing for the unloading of vessels. With the exception of the municipal wharf, there is no other important fisheries access property in the town. Strong support from Lubec’s businesses and the municipality bolstered the application. The Wharf will sell a permanently restrictive covenant to the state for $341,500.00.
