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Fishing regulations at Belfast Bay, ME
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Fishing regulations in Maine can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Atlantic mackerel as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
No size limit. Identification Guide for commonly confused mackerel, including Atlantic Mackerel and similar species.
Scomber scombrus
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FAQ about Belfast Bay fishing
- Atlantic mackerel - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jacoby.grotton reported a nice Ladyfish.
- @A_Bunk reported a nice Atlantic mackerel.
- @A_Bunk reported a nice Striped bass.
- @adamrobson15 reported a nice Striped bass.
- @A_Bunk reported a nice Atlantic mackerel.
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