Roberts Wharf, Boothbay

With the assistance of the Working Waterfront Access Pilot Program, the Boothbay Region Land Trust is helping to secure permanent commercial fishing access to the Robert’s Wharf property located on Barter’s Island in the town of Boothbay (Lincoln County) on the Sheepscot River. This 1.9 acre property includes two pier structures that are used by four local lobstermen for equipment storage and convenient deepwater access to their moored boats. The Boothbay Region Land Trust has recently leveraged additional funds and upgraded the property and infrastructure to increase their capacity to accommodate up to 10 fishermen with moorings, wharfage, landing and gear storage space to continue to provide convenient access to their boats and equipment. The Working Waterfront Covenant ensures that this property (which is located in a residential area) remains an integral commercial fishing access point for the local fishermen. The Land Trust was granted an allocation of $34,600.00 from the Land for Maine’s Future Board to purchase a covenant on their property. Click here to see the Boothbay Region Land Trust website.

Robert's Wharf
Before Investment

Robert's Wharf
After Investment, showing new gangway, ramp and float.

Robert's Wharf
After Investment, showing new decking on wharf and hoist.