Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per day
SeasonOpen year-round unless the ASMFC quota closure is triggeredOpen today
Chapter 50 allows any person 1 dogfish per day for personal use even after the commercial quota closes Maine territorial waters.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in Maine?
No size limit.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in Maine?
1 per day.
When is spiny dogfish season in Maine?
Open year-round unless the ASMFC quota closure is triggered.
How current is this Maine spiny dogfish 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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