David Fox
Southern New England American Lobster Fishery Oral History Project
This project collects oral histories from lobstermen and resource managers in Connecticut and New York.
Recreational fisherman, lobsterman, and writer, David Fox shares his thoughts about lobster fishing in the Long Island Sound. While the sport of fishing is a large part of the interest for Fox, he gets the most joy out of educating others — especially children — about the wonders that exist right in their own waters. By bringing families and children out on his boat to catch lobsters, he enjoys sharing with others the significance and natural beauty of the Long Island Sound watershed. Fox was raised in Annapolis, Maryland., where he learned his love of fishing and storytelling from his grandfather. He spent time in the Navy before moving to Connecticut 40 years ago. He now lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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