Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
No bait with treble hooks, max two treble hooks per lure, and only circle hooks when using bait.
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
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in Maine?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in Maine?
5 per day.
When is bluefish season in Maine?
Open year-round.
What is the Maine record bluefish?
19.66 lb, Boothbay Harbor (1994).
How current is this Maine bluefish 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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