Maine Department of Marine Resources

Maine Department of Marine Resources Welcome to Maine Maine Department of Marine Resources'
Official page! Please consider this when creating posts and comments.

The Department of Marine Resources conserves and develops marine and estuarine resources; conducts and sponsors scientific research, and promotes and develops Maine coastal fishing industries. This page is dedicated to promoting commercial and recreational activities on Maine’s coast, sharing the work of the Maine Marine Patrol, and highlighting the programs and initiatives of the Department of Ma

rine Resources. If you are searching for an official source of information about DMR, please visit our webpage at: http://www.maine.gov/dmr/index.html

If you have questions or wish to speak with someone at DMR, our contact information is available at: https://www.maine.gov/dmr/about/employees.html

Please note that if you need immediate assistance from a Maine Marine Patrol Officer you need to contact your nearest State Police Dispatch center at:

Gray 1-800-228-0857
Augusta 1-800-452-4664
Bangor 1-800-432-7381
Houlton 1-800-924-2261

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If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you enc...
08/21/2026

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you encounter. Here is another in a series science-based best practice tips for stripers that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks.

This week we're reminding anglers to to Remove Hooks Gently. Barbless hooks are the fastest and easiest to remove. If needed use pliers or a hook removal tool. Cut the line if the fish is deeply hooked.

For a copy of the 2026 Stripe Bass Regulations, visit https://bit.ly/4vxsUdh

This notice is brought to you by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Soul Fly Outfitters, Confluence Collective, and Keep Fish Wet.

Artwork by Bri Dostie

FMI https://bit.ly/3zovLgJ
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Today is the final day of registration for the Maine Coastal Cleanup. Join other volunteers working along Maine's coast ...
08/21/2026

Today is the final day of registration for the Maine Coastal Cleanup. Join other volunteers working along Maine's coast this September to keep our coast and oceans trash free! FMI and to register https://bit.ly/4wDe3h6

08/19/2026

Join us Saturday for Chunk! Reserve your timeslot online in advance. Scan the QR code or visit our website.

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you enc...
08/14/2026

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you encounter. Here is another in a series science-based best practice tips for stripers that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks.

This week we're reminding anglers to to Minimize Air Exposure to 10 seconds out of the water in total; just enough time to remove that hook, snap a quick photo, and prepare for release.

For a copy of the 2026 Stripe Bass Regulations, visit https://bit.ly/4vxsUdh

This notice is brought to you by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Soul Fly Outfitters, Confluence Collective, and Keep Fish Wet.

Artwork by Bri Dostie
FMI https://bit.ly/3zovLgJ

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is teaming up with researchers from the University of Massachusetts Dartm...
08/14/2026

The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is teaming up with researchers from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass) and the University of Maine (UMaine) on two research initiatives this year to better understand juvenile white shark presence and habitat use in the Gulf of Maine.

Both projects involve attaching electronic transmitters to white sharks, known as tagging, which allows researchers to track them in the Gulf of Maine. The work is conducted both from research vessels and from shore, with researchers using rod and reel to catch sharks before tagging them.

Better understanding of white shark presence in the Gulf of Maine will support improved management and public safety. FMI https://bit.ly/4bQsAPj

With the increase in sightings of white sharks along Maine's coast, particularly near southern Maine beaches, we encoura...
08/12/2026

With the increase in sightings of white sharks along Maine's coast, particularly near southern Maine beaches, we encourage visitors to take the following precautions:

Avoid excessive splashing - splashing might mimic an injured fish.

Avoid wearing shiny jewelry - jewelry reflects light like fish scales.

Avoid swimming at dawn or dusk and swim with a buddy - It’s important to swim when you can see what’s around you, and with a buddy in case help is needed.

Stay close to shore or near lifeguards.

Don’t swim near people fishing.

Don’t swim near schools of fish or seals - It’s important to stay away from animals or scents that could attract sharks.

Be careful near steep drop-offs and sandbars - This is where sharks sometimes like to hunt.

Pay attention to signs and lifeguard instructions regarding sharks.

If you see a white shark, you can be part of the citizen science community and report it on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s Sharktivity phone app - https://www.atlanticwhiteshark.org/sharktivity-app

Information on Maine DMR white shark research along with shark facts can be found at https://bit.ly/4xC5Afk

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you enc...
08/10/2026

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you encounter. Here is another in a series science-based best practice tips for stripers that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks.

This week we're reminding anglers to Hold Fish with 2 Wet Hands to support their weight out of the water, and to keep the fish secure while not removing too much protective slime.

For a copy of the 2026 Stripe Bass Regulations, visit https://bit.ly/4vxsUdh

This notice is brought to you by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Soul Fly Outfitters, Confluence Collective, and Keep Fish Wet.

Artwork by Bri Dostie
FMI https://bit.ly/3zovLgJ

08/04/2026

If you work in Maine agriculture, fishing, or forestry, you know the challenges of this work better than anyone else. Long hours, physical demands, unpredictable weather, financial pressures, and the expectation to simply "push through" can take a toll.

The Working Group to Prioritize Wellness and Mental Health Resources for Heritage Industries was created by the Maine Legislature to listen to the people who do this work every day and make recommendations based on what they need, not what others assume they need.

That's why your participation in this survey matters.

Please complete the survey to help the working group better understand the mental health and wellness challenges facing heritage industry workers.

✅ Takes less than 10 minutes
✅ Anonymous
✅ Current and former workers, and family members completing it on behalf of someone else, are welcome
✅ Is available through August 31, 2026

Please complete the survey and then share this post with others who should, too. The more voices represented, the better we can understand the realities facing Maine's heritage industries.

Your voice matters: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/izVW7aqDd5



Photos: Gulf of Maine Research Institute; Hope Orchards; DACF; Real Maine; Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets. Thank You.

Yesterday, DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson joined dozens of fishing industry members, their families and friends in Boothba...
07/22/2026

Yesterday, DMR Commissioner Carl Wilson joined dozens of fishing industry members, their families and friends in Boothbay Harbor to commemorate fishermen who lost their lives at sea, as recognized by a new law that establishes July 21, 2025 as Maine Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day. The event was coordinated by Green and White Hope, Inc Founder Liz Michaud and held at the Fishermen's Memorial Park in Boothbay Harbor. One of several featured speakers, Governor Mills. stated "Every commercial fisherman in Maine risks their safety to make a living on the water for themselves and for their families, contributing at the same time to one of our most iconic industries and to our way of life."

FMI https://bit.ly/3TxXfKG

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you enc...
07/20/2026

If you're a striped bass angler, you have the opportunity to improve survival rates by taking care of every fish you encounter. Here is another in a series science-based best practice tips for stripers that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks.

This week we're reminding anglers to use a net - Using a net can bring fish in fast and is especially helpful when fishing from a boat. Rubberized nets are best, as they do less damage to fins and slime. Nets also help keep the fish submerged while removing the hook safely.

For a copy of the 2026 Stripe Bass Regulations, visit https://bit.ly/4vxsUdh

This notice is brought to you by the Maine Department of Marine Resources, Soul Fly Outfitters, Confluence Collective, and Keep Fish Wet.

Artwork by Bri Dostie
FMI https://bit.ly/3zovLgJ

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