Rules · ME · 5 species
Maine saltwater fishing rules
Recreational size, bag and season for Gulf of Maine coast from Kittery to Eastport, from Maine Department of Marine Resources. Open as of Oct 13, 2026: striped bass, summer flounder, bluefish, tautog.
| Species | Size | Bag | Season | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped bassChecked Oct 8, 2026 · STALE | 28"–31" inclusive total length (slot) | 1 fish per person per day | Open January 1 – December 31 statewide (Kennebec/Sheepscot/Androscoggin watershed: open July 1 – November 30; catch-and-release only with single-hook artificials May 1 – June 30; closed Dec 1 – June 30) | Openas of Oct 13 |
| Summer flounderChecked Oct 8, 2026 · STALE | 20" minimum total length | 2 fish per angler per day | No season restriction listed | Openas of Oct 13 |
| Black sea bassChecked Oct 8, 2026 · STALE | 13" minimum total length | 10 fish per angler per day | May 19 – September 21 and October 18 – December 31 | Closedas of Oct 13 · Opens Oct 18 |
| BluefishChecked Oct 8, 2026 · STALE | No minimum size | 5 fish per angler per day | No season restriction listed | Openas of Oct 13 |
| TautogChecked Oct 8, 2026 · STALE | No minimum size | No bag limit | No season restriction listed | Openas of Oct 13 |
This table summarizes Maine Department of Marine Resources pages on the dates shown, and status is derived from each row's season dates on Oct 13, 2026. Rules change in season. The agency page controls:Maine Department of Marine Resources ↗
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