Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
Maine territorial waters have no size or bag limit; federal waters impose a 19-inch minimum.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codBarbel and square tail. Tell them apart
HaddockBlack line and thumbprint. 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
Olive-green cod cousin with a straight pale lateral line, slightly undershot jaw, and forked tail; outfights both cousins. More on the pollock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Pollock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for pollock in Maine?
No size limit (state waters).
How many pollock can you keep in Maine?
No bag limit (state waters).
When is pollock season in Maine?
Open year-round.
What is the Maine record pollock?
46 lb 10.9 oz, Perkins Cove, Ogunquit (1990).
How current is this Maine pollock 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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