13-188-10 Me. Code R. § 05
The following limitations apply to the subtidal area of the New Meadows Lakes north of Bath/State Rd. in Brunswick and West Bath.
It shall be unlawful to fish for or take quahogs by towing any dredge, drag or other implement by watercraft; by diver/diving (SCUBA or snorkel*); or by pump, suction or any type of mechanical suction device. Hand digging with a so-called clam hoe or bull rake, hand-raking, hand tonging, or picking quahogs out of the mud by hand are allowed. Harvest by cutting through or breaking the ice is prohibited; harvest may take place only through open water.
*Any artificial breathing device that allows a person to breathe underwater.
This subsection does not apply to the holder of a lease issued under 12 M.R.S. §§6072, 6072-A or 6072-B when fishing for or taking quahogs cultivated on the leased area within the waters of the New Meadows Lakes, nor does it apply to the holder of a Municipal shellfish aquaculture permit issued under § 6673.
It shall be unlawful to fish for or take quahogs during the period ½ hour after sunset, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(46), until ½ hour before sunrise, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(45).
It is unlawful to fish for or take quahogs from the New Meadows Lakes:
Winter. During the period ½ hour after sunset, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(46), on December 31st until ½ hour before sunrise, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(45), on April 1st.
Sundays: During the period ½ hour after sunset, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(46), on Saturday until ½ hour before sunrise, as defined in 12 M.R.S. §6001(45), on Monday.
13-188 C.M.R. ch. 10, § 05