Bluefish are the second most popular fish sought by saltwater anglers on the northeast coast of the U.S.  More bluefish are caught by recreational anglers in the U.S. than for commercial purposes.  In the past more Bluefish were kept by anglers, but catch and release fishing for Bluefish is more popular these days.  While their food sources stay in Maine, Bluefish, Pomatomus Saltatrix, are caught in Maine. Bluefish appear in Maine after stripped bass, following the bait schools to their summer waters.

Bluefish have blue/silver sides with some yellow coloring and a blue back. Bluefish will take almost any fresh bait or fly cast to them when in a feeding frenzy. Bluefish are canibalistic, and travel in schools of fish of the same size. Some feeding bluefish are located by finding birds feeding off the surface of the water. As bait schools move, so do bluefish.  Bluefish spawn before reaching Maine, and arive hungry.

Bluefish are located by trolling, and can also be chummed for. A small boat, kayak, or canoe makes bluefish accessible. Bluefish can also be caught from the shore.

Bluefish are caught on durrable poppers, spoons, and plugs that can handle their sharp teeth. Surgical tube rigs are also used to catch bluefish.  Bluefish feed on squid and fish (particularly menhaden and silversides) and are caught using live and cut bait.

Maine has no minimum size for bluefish, and the limit is three fish per day.