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Isles of Shoals

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maine, United States

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Atlantic pollock

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Clarence River cod

22 in · 8 lb

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Atlantic cod

23 in · 6 lb 3 oz

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Atlantic mackerel

16 in · 2 lb

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Atlantic mackerel

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Atlantic mackerel

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

Isles of Shoals is a part of an ocean located in York County, Maine, United States. It is also intersecting with Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic cod, and Striped bass.

Location

42°59′7.1″N 70°36′47.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Isles of Shoals, 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 April 1st, 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

42°59′7.1″N 70°36′47.1″W
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Derry

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Hooksett

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FAQ about Isles of Shoals fishing

Isles of Shoals is a part of an ocean located in York County, Maine, United States. It is also intersecting with Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Its coordinates are:
42°59′7.1″N 70°36′47.1″W
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