Gulf of Maine Recreational Lobster Area
Minimum carapace size3 1/4 in
Maximum carapace size5 in
V-notched females: definitionIllegal to possess any female lobster that bears a notch or indentation in the base of the flipper that is at least as deep as 1/8 in with or without setal hairs
Trap limit10 traps
Escape ventOne rectangular vent 1 15/16 in × 5 3/4 in or two circular vents of 2 7/16 in in diameter
Buoy Line RulesBuoy lines may not be positively buoyant except in bottom 1/3 of buoy line.
Buoy lines may not exceed a maximum diameter of 5/16" 
A 600 pound weak link is to be inserted into the buoy line at the buoy (see NOAA Guide).
Buoy lines to be marked with 4 inch red mark midway up line. 
Bag limit15 lobsters per day
Closed SeasonNovember 1 - May 15. All buoyed gear must be removed from the water by November 1 and may not be reset until May 16.