2019 Regulations
| Species | Season | Size Limit | Daily Bag Limit | Special Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Shad | No closed season | No size limit | 2 | |
| Georges Bank Atlantic Cod | Aug 1 – Sept 30 | 24″ | 10 | Gulf of Maine Cod: No possession |
| Black Sea Bass | May 19–Sep 21; Oct 18–Dec 31 | 13″ | 10 | |
| Bluefish | No closed season | No size limit | 3 | No bait with treble hook No more than two treble hooks per lure It is unlawful to use any hook other than a circle hook when using bait |
| Haddock | June 1-September 16; November 1-February 28; April 15-30 | 17″ | 12 | |
| Pollock (ME Waters) | No closed season | 19″ | No limit | EXCEPTION: A creel limit of 12 pollock per person per day that are under 19” total length is allowed for recreational |
| Striped Bass | No closed season | 28″ | 1 | Kennebec watershed season: July 1 – November 30. |
| Winter Flounder/Blackback | No closed season | 12″ | 8 |
REMEMBER: Always research local rules and regulations before going fishing!
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