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Striped Bass regulations

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

2026
SOURCEMaine DMR recreational fishing ↗UPDATED MARCH 25, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked 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.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
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.Listed open1 striped bass per person per day28"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
1 striped bass per person per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
28 inches
LISTED MAX SIZE
31 inches
APPLICABILITY
Statewide 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.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Maine Department of Marine Resources, 2026 Maine Striped Bass Regulations

UPDATED March 25, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

Maine DMR recreational fishing ↗

The Maine DMR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.