REGULATIONS / MAINE
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.
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
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 listedListed open8 fish per angler per day12"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 8 fish per angler per day
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 12 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Jan 1, 2026 through Feb 28, 2026 · 8 fish listed
- Apr 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 8 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Minimum 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.
- 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.