Augusta, Maine 04333-0021; telephone: (207) 624-6550.

Saltwater angling licenses are not required for recreational saltwater angling. A commercial license is required when any marine species is sold and when more than the recreational bag limits are in possession of the angler. Selling fish without a commercial permit is prohibited. There are regulations covering size, bag limits, possession limits and methods of fishing for, but not limited to the following species: Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Sturgeon, Striped Bass, Bluefish, Cod, Haddock, Halibut, Pollack, Redfish, Smelt, Winter/ Summer Flounder, Sharks. Current saltwater fishing information can be obtained by contacting the Recreational Marine Fisheries Program, Maine DMR, PO Box 8, West Boothbay Harbor, ME 04575. Telephone: (207) 633-9500

I hope the governor tells his Dep't of Marine Resources about his new law??????????
Richard

The Maine license does not go into effect until 2011.
Louis

Thanks Louis. That makes sense. Then I hope NH, MA, & ME will have the reciprocal agreement I heard about.
Richard

NH and Mass have agreement in place....Maine had not signed on yet.polebreaker