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DEPT. OF MARINE RESOURCES
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Do You Know Your Catch? Select this link for a color compilation of all 36 fish listed in "Do You Know Your Catch?". (37 pages, 5867 KB) Select this link for a smaller file compilation of "Do You Know Your Catch?" in black & white. (20 pages, 2880 KB) Arrangement of the fish identification sectionCommon names: Other names used in various geographical locations to identify each species. To view information on individual fish, select the common name of the fish, below (each link is to a .pdf file):
If you have any questions regarding recreational fishing or this species listed above please contact Bruce Joule. Fish Illustrations by: Roz Davis Designs, Damariscotta, ME (207) 563-2286
With permission, the use of these pictures must state the following: Drawings provided courtesy of the Maine Department of Marine Resources Recreational Fisheries program and the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund.
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One of the most commonly asked questions by anglers, at some point in time, is "What is it?" Knowing what you caught is extremely important for many reasons, including the reason that misidentification can lead to violations of fisheries regulations. This section is meant to guide the angler through thirty-six of Maine's most commonly encountered saltwater species. These fish are grouped into Families as listed in the American Fisheries Society publication, "Common and Scientific Names of Fishes."
