Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
Commercial harvest is prohibited in Maine territorial waters and all take/landing closes when the federal quota is reached; a Federal HMS permit is required to fish for porbeagle in federal waters.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoNo white dorsal patch, single keel. 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
Stocky cold-water mako cousin — white patch on the first dorsal's rear tip and a second small tail keel. More on the porbeagle page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for porbeagle in Maine?
No state size limit.
How many porbeagle can you keep in Maine?
No bag limit.
When is porbeagle season in Maine?
Open year-round unless the federal porbeagle quota is reached.
What is the Maine record porbeagle?
548 lb, Bailey Island (1995).
How current is this Maine porbeagle 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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