Maine state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Listed on the 2026 Maine sheet with no size or bag limit.
ME DMR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Maine state record
7.83 lbPine Point, Scarborough, 2023
Maine DMR Saltwater Angler Records (Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blunt-headed wrasse in charcoal mottle; rubbery lips, crushing teeth. More on the tautog page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Tautog in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tautog in Maine?
No size limit.
How many tautog can you keep in Maine?
No bag limit.
When is tautog season in Maine?
Open year-round.
What is the Maine record tautog?
7.83 lb, Pine Point, Scarborough (2023).
How current is this Maine tautog 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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