Maine - New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey

Introduction

The Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl Survey is a resource assessment survey performed along the coastal waters of Maine and New Hampshire. Bi-annual surveys, spring and fall, have been conducted since the fall of 2000. This survey is a collaborative research project using a commercial fishing vessel as the platform. The boat owner, captain, and crew have been actively involved in the design and implementation of this survey.

Trawl Survey News:

• August 25, 2021: The Fall 2021 survey planning is underway! The survey is scheduled to begin September 27. Select this link for more info, schedule, and tow charts.
• August 8, 2020 – A New Web Data Portal (Data Dashboard) Provides Easy Access to Past Survey Data

Fall 2021 Survey

General Information

Data Dashboard, Reports, and Publications from Previous Surveys

Request Specimens

Staff

Partners:

• Maine Department of Marine Resources
• New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
• T/R Fish, Inc.

Funding:

Funding since 2000 has been provided through grants from the Northeast Consortium and the NOAA Fisheries Service.