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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

REGULATIONS / MAINE

Tautog 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 JULY 1, 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
TautogNo minimum size is stated. General method-of-take guidelines apply.Listed openNo bag limit—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
No bag limit
APPLICABILITY
No minimum size is stated. General method-of-take guidelines apply.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Maine Department of Marine Resources, 2026 Maine Saltwater Recreational Fishing Regulations (Groundfish and Other Finfish)

UPDATED July 1, 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.