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Fishing regulations at Isles of Shoals, 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 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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 Isles of Shoals fishing
- Atlantic mackerel - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Atlantic cod - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- @RobNick reported a nice Atlantic pollock.
- @Aiden-fishing-salt reported a nice Clarence River cod.
- @Aiden-fishing-salt reported a nice Atlantic cod.
- @boogula2 reported a nice Atlantic mackerel.
- @TheFishFinder reported a nice Atlantic mackerel.
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