Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
Hook and line only.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maine state record
Maine DMR Saltwater Angler Records (Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blue-black with pale barred cheeks; big males show a blue nape hump and fin trailers. More on the black sea bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for black sea bass in Maine?
13" min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many black sea bass can you keep in Maine?
10 per day.
When is black sea bass season in Maine?
May 19 - Sep 21 and Oct 18 - Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Maine record black sea bass?
1.75 lb, Ogunquit (2002).
How current is this Maine black sea bass rule?
Source: ME DMR 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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