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Maine fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Maine saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

OPEN NOWALL SPECIESAUG 2026

SOURCEMaine DMR recreational fishing ↗UPDATED JULY 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The Maine DMR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING

Atlantic CodOpen September 1-October 31, inclusive. Minimum lengths in the PDF are total length; general method-of-take guidelines apply. · Listed season windows: Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed——CLOSED

Atlantic HalibutMaine territorial waters: retainable from sunrise May 18 through sunset June 13; no fishing on Wednesdays and Thursdays, including no harvesting or gear in the water. All retained fish must be tagged. Federal waters: no season and no more than 1 fish per day. Minimum size is 41 inches total length. · Listed season windows: May 18, 2026 through Jun 13, 2026 · 5 fish listed——CLOSED

Atlantic MackerelNo minimum size or seasonal closure is stated in the 2026 Maine saltwater recreational regulation sheet; general method-of-take guidelines apply.25 fish per angler per day—OPEN

Black Sea BassMinimum total length 13 inches. Open May 19-September 21 and October 18-December 31, inclusive; the intervening dates are closed. Hook and line only. · Listed season windows: May 19, 2026 through Sep 21, 2026 · 10 fish listed · Oct 18, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 10 fish listed10 fish per angler per day13"OPEN

BluefishNo minimum size and no separate closed season are stated in the 2026 Maine saltwater recreational regulation sheet. General method-of-take restrictions apply; recreational sale is prohibited.5 fish per angler per day—OPEN

HaddockMinimum total length 17 inches. The PDF states haddock cannot be possessed March 1-March 31, inclusive; the two listed windows represent the open portions of the year. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through Feb 28, 2026 · 15 fish listed · Apr 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 15 fish listed15 fish per angler per day17"OPEN

PollockMaine territorial waters: no size or bag limits. Federal waters: minimum size 19 inches and no bag limit. General method-of-take guidelines apply.No bag limit in Maine territorial waters—OPEN

Striped BassStatewide open season January 1-December 31, inclusive. In the Kennebec watershed (including the Sheepscot, Androscoggin, and related bays and tributaries), May 1-June 30 is catch-and-release only with single-hook artificial lures, and possession is prohibited December 1-June 30 except for that catch-and-release season. Federal waters (>3 miles from shore) are closed to striped bass fishing, taking, and possession. Length is total length and the slot is inclusive at 28 inches and 31 inches.1 striped bass per person per day28"OPEN

TautogNo minimum size is stated. General method-of-take guidelines apply.No bag limit—OPEN

Winter FlounderMinimum total length 12 inches. The PDF states winter flounder cannot be possessed March 1-March 31, inclusive; the two listed windows represent the open portions of the year. · Listed season windows: Jan 1, 2026 through Feb 28, 2026 · 8 fish listed · Apr 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 8 fish listed8 fish per angler per day12"OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.