Can I Keep?Atlantic Menhaden Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational atlantic menhaden size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | No minimum size | 25 menhaden per angler per day, personal use only | — |
| Maryland | — | — | The season for the recreational harvest of Atlantic menhaden is… |
| New Hampshire | — | (f) Any person who possesses a recreational saltwater license… | — |
| New York | No size limit | 100 | All year |