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Fishing regulations at Western 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 American shad as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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FAQ about Western Bay fishing
- American shad - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Atlantic mackerel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @grimes-jackson reported a nice Bluegill.
- @Liam_Shea reported a nice Atlantic mackerel.
- @hodges-joshua reported a nice American shad.
- @hodges-joshua reported a nice American shad.
- @jasonachorn reported a nice Longspined bullhead.
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