Senator Collins Tours Historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George

Senator Collins is working to secure $1 million to help the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association restore the working waterfront property.

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ST. GEORGE, ME - U.S. Senator Susan Collins toured the historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George and met with leaders of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) and local fishermen. During her visit, they discussed plans to restore the property and create new opportunities for Maine's seafood businesses through fisheries research, workforce training, and educational programs.

Senator Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, submitted a Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending request for $1 million to support the MCFA's redevelopment of the Wildcat Lobster Pound. If enacted, the funding would be used to repair the pound's dam and doors, which regulate water levels, and rebuild the adjacent wharf and gangway.

"Maine's working waterfronts are essential to our state's economy, heritage, and coastal communities. The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has developed an exciting vision to restore the historic Wildcat Lobster Pound and transform it into a hub supporting fishermen and small seafood businesses," said Senator Collins. "I am working hard to secure $1 million through my role on the Appropriations Committee so that this unique Maine property can once again serve our seafood industry for generations to come."

The property's dock and wharves were structurally damaged during the severe winter storms of 2024. The MCFA plans to restore the site as a hub where fishermen, researchers, aquaculture producers, and small seafood businesses operators can collaborate to address the evolving needs of Maine's fishing industry. The property was donated to the MCFA in October 2025 by St. George resident Barbara Wagner in honor of her late husband, John Wagner.

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