Code of Maine Rules
13 - DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES
188 - MARINE RESOURCES - GENERAL
Chapter 42 - STRIPED BASS
Section 188-42-02 - Striped Bass - Limits, Personal Use
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
It is unlawful for any person to fish for, take or possess striped bass in or from territorial waters, except for personal use. The sale of wild striped bass caught for personal use or by commercial fisheries in other States or jurisdictions is prohibited in the State of Maine.
It is unlawful for any person to take or possess more than one (1) striped bass each day.
Exception for Hybrid Striped Bass:
This section shall not apply to the possession and sale of hybrid striped bass under the following conditions:
1. Hybrids (Morone saxatillis x Morone chrysops). Whole aquaculture-raised striped bass shall have a tag or label affixed to each fish container holding fish.
2. Fillets. Fillets from aquaculture-raised hybrid striped bass shall have the skin attached.
3. Tags and Labels. All tags and labels affixed to containers of whole aquaculture-raised hybrid striped bass and fillets from aquaculture-raised hybrid striped bass shall be clearly marked "Hybrid Striped Bass" and provide the following information:
4. Nomenclature. It is unlawful for any person to market, promote, advertise, or sell whole hybrid striped bass or hybrid striped bass fillets as "striped bass." Only the term "hybrid striped bass" shall be used when marketing, promoting, advertising, or selling at retail hybrid striped bass and hybrid striped bass fillets.
