Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
Cannot possess haddock March 1 through March 31 inclusive.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codPale lateral line, no thumbprint. Tell them apart
PollockNo thumbprint, undershot jaw. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Maine state record
Maine DMR Saltwater Angler Records (Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
BLACK lateral line and the 'devil's thumbprint' smudge above the pectoral; tall pointed first dorsal. More on the haddock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Haddock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for haddock in Maine?
17" min. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many haddock can you keep in Maine?
15 per day.
When is haddock season in Maine?
Open year-round except Mar 1-31 (no possession). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Maine record haddock?
15.61 lb, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit (2004).
How current is this Maine haddock 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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