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Somes Sound

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Maine, United States

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Atlantic mackerel

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Atlantic pollock

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Atlantic mackerel

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Atlantic menhaden

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General info

Somes Sound is an estuary located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic pollock, and Cunner.

Location

44°19′17.8″N 68°18′31.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Somes Sound, ME

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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 May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Atlantic mackerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

20

No size limit. Identification Guide for commonly confused mackerel, including Atlantic Mackerel and similar species.

Good

Scomber scombrus

Regulations for

44°19′17.8″N 68°18′31.3″W
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Brownville Junction

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Bath

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Mattawamkeag

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North Anson

86.6 miles away

Brunswick

87.7 miles away

Lisbon Falls

89.3 miles away

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FAQ about Somes Sound fishing

Somes Sound is an estuary located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°19′17.8″N 68°18′31.3″W
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