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- License Renewal and Application Frequently Asked Questions
- Questions about which license you need, contact the Maine Marine Patrol
- All other questions or issues regarding licensing or LEEDS: Email DMR licensing at licensing.dmr@maine.gov or call 624-6550, option 2
News and Notices
- : Maine Elver Harvest Reported Through 2 AM on 5/8/2026
- : Maine Marine Patrol Searching for Missing Sea Kayaker
- : Body of Sea Kayaker Recovered by Marine Patrol
- : Guidance from the Maine Department of Labor: Youth Working Lobster Boats as Independent Contractors in Maine
- : Body of Steuben Man Recovered from Dyer Bay
Proposed, New, or Emergency Regulations
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 34.06 Haddock Recreational Size Limit PUBLIC HEARING: May 26, 2026, 4:30 p.m. at DMR’s Augusta office (Marquardt Building, 32 Blossom Lane, rm 118) and remotely via Microsoft Teams. Remote access information is posted to DMR’s website under “Meetings.” - COMMENT DEADLINE: June 5, 2026
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 43 Bluefish Recreational Bag Limit PUBLIC HEARING: May 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. at DMR’s Augusta office (Marquardt Building, 32 Blossom Lane, rm 118) and remotely via Microsoft Teams. Remote access information is posted to DMR’s website under “Meetings.” - COMMENT DEADLINE: June 5, 2026
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - Chapter 52 Mackerel Recreational Bag Limit PUBLIC HEARING: May 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. at DMR’s Augusta office ( inMarquardt Building, 32 Blossom Lane, rm 118) and remotely via Microsoft Teams. Remote accessformation is posted to DMR’s website under “Meetings.” - COMMENT DEADLINE: June 5, 2026
Meetings and Events
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Allison Melvin & Jesse Klein
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Downeast Institute
- : Seaweed Advisory Council : Seaweed Fisheries Advisory Council Meeting Notice
- : Commercial Fishing Safety Council : Commercial Fishing Safety Council Working Group
- : Lobster Advisory Council : Lobster Advisory Council