Maine s marine resources are a significant part of the history and culture of our state. Hunting and fishing licenses orrington, me orrington, maine. Portland, maine federal fishing managers are asking for comments about potential changes to the way the u. Town offices, 630 hallowell road, durham, maine 04222 207 3532561. The pond can be accessed via the mosquito pond road off of rte.
Oct 15, 2015 develop the maine coastal fishing industries. General fishing laws these apply to all bodies of water and can be viewed in the resources tab. Portland, maine ap fishermen and environmentalists are at odds over a suite of changes to american fishing laws that was approved by the house of. From august 16 to sep 30, the general law for fishing in rivers, streams, and brooks is restricted to the use of artificial lures and flies only. For the official source of fishing laws in effect, please consult our digital or printed law book.
Anglers should be aware that a limited number of copies were printed incorrectly, resulting in pages 23 and 24 being placed between pages 36 and 37. Augusta the 2015 open water and ice fishing law book is now available from licensing agents throughout maine. This book is a compilation of fishing spots recommended by regional fisheries biologists. The gated access road to overset pond is privately owned, but angler access is allowed. Prepared by mdifws regional fisheries biologists, the maine fishing guide is a compilation of the best inland fishing spots in maine, plus freshwater fishing tips, resources, and advice. A coldwater fish, salmon prefer water temperatures below 65 degrees and rely on smelt to thrive. Mar 18, 2015 the meyer ponds are listed in the 2015 fishing regulations but the grand lake stream canal is not. To view or download a pdf of the current hunting and fishing law book, click on the moses icon on the right maine online sportsmens electronic system. David mccrea, maine state representative district 148 home. From everyone at mdifw, we wish you a happy new year and a safe and enjoyable season. Please be aware there will be an additional fee of 2. Nov 18, 2020 always check the maine fishing laws before heading out to your target trout pond.
General law length and bag limits apply, except daily bag limit one landlocked salmon and one brook trout. Click here for the latest law book about special fishing rules that may. Jigging for whitefish in the allagash bangor daily news. Open to open water fishing from the maine new hampshire border to tidewater from january 1 december 31. The meyer ponds are listed in the 2015 fishing regulations but the grand. Click here to consult the latest law book about special fishing rules. David mccrea, maine state representative district 148. Today, they remain a critical driver of the coastal economy, generating over a billion dollars in economic activity annually. If you like fishing for bass indian pond is a nice place to go. Apr 03, 2009 the fall fishing season on the lakes and ponds in southern maine now extends from oct.
Fishing regulations have remained the same in most study waters during. Mar 01, 2015 the meyer ponds are listed in the 2015 fishing regulations but the grand lake stream canal is not. The boater safety handbook of maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife. New online tool will help anglers track maine fishing. Click here to search maine s special fishing laws search a open or b open in the regulation column to find which waters are open to ice fishing through april or use the mapbased fishing laws online angling tool float. Mdifws popular summary guides make it easy to find and follow the laws.
Maine s 2021 inland fishing laws are now available. Inland fisheries and wildlife law books digital maine. After april 1, once the ice disappears, you can open water fish on most lakes and ponds in the north zone. Statewide, the minimum length limit on bass is now 10 inches see page 8 for.
Open to open water fishing using artificial lures or flies only. If youre looking to go trout fishing brst time is when the ice goes out. Top 10 brook trout ponds for the 2015 spring fishing. There is a nice little camp ground with a small fee with a portable potty only. This blog identifies the top 11 ponds in piscataquis county, maine that.
Top 10 brook trout ponds for the 2015 spring fishing season in. These days are listed on page 52 in the 2021 maine fishing law book. Fall fishing can be some of the most enjoyable fishing of the year. Anglers should consult their fishing law book before fishing this pond. For twenty years he was also a registered maine guide and his first work of fiction, tall tales from. Click the link to view the 2020 fishing law book provided by the state.
On these designated days anyone can fish in maine waters without a license. Aug 29, 2019 last week the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlifes advisory council approved a rule that sounds ominous, but will actually change very little for the states anglers. If locked anglers can walk into the pond from the gate. Low humidity and warm, comfortable bugfree days are an ideal time to take to the water and appreciate some late season angling. For more information about how to read the law book be sure to visit the state website. Thats a lot of paper and a lot of money diverted from maine s fish and wildlife. For more information call the durham town offices at 3532561.
Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased by clicking on the badge of maine inland fisheries website on the left. Make sure and check the maine fishing law book, every body of water has different regulations weve got everything you need for your fishing trip in rangeley. Waters with general laws appear as blue features on the map. See license requirements and fees terminal gear north zone. From the maine new hampshire border downriver to the bridge crossing in gilead. Maine fall fishing hot spots statewide northwoods sporting. Northern pike, gobblers and new fishing laws by ken. Maine migratory game bird hunting schedule 20142015 by maine department of inland fisheries and. For more information on fishing the canal and directions more information can be obtained at the grand lake store or from the local sporting camp proprietors. The centerpiece of the region, encompassing 74,890 acres, an area of 117 square miles, a perimeter of 190 miles, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, vast areas of undeveloped shoreline and mountain views in every direction. Fall wader fishing for trout in southern and central maine. Desk copy from maine department of inland fisheries and game includes notes for november 1, 1937 revisions. This blog identifies the top 10 ponds in franklin county, maine that. The gate is typically locked until midlate may to prevent road damage.
The maine department of marine resources is happy to be able to supply this law book to. There are some changes in 2020 and you can now download a app and be able to look at the law book even if you do not have cell service. Maine open water and ice fishing, 2015 digital maine. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit proof of residency. From the upstream side of the main street route 117 bridge downstream to the dam at route 26.
Atv snowmobile watercraft registration information. Apr 08, 2020 fishing regulations, like any rules or regulations, are not easy to love. By what i understand maine is doing away with printed law books. Spls and bass fishing are almost synonymous and the popularity of both has increased over the last 20 years. Fishing from the upstream side of the bridge on norway main street located by the ginger bread house downstream to the bridge beyond aubuchon hardware is for under age 16 or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license. Maine state library digital maine inland fisheries and wildlife law books inland fisheries and wildlife 111959 maine open water fishing laws 1959 summary. It is unlawful to deposit any meat, bones, dead fish, or other food material in inland waters for the purpose of luring fish. The maine department of marine resources is happy to be able to supply this law book to you. Feb 03, 2021 by stephen seeback fisheries resource technician an ice fishing excursion to the moosehead lake region would not be complete without trying your luck on maine s largest lake. Dec 19, 2014 augusta the 2015 open water and ice fishing law book is now available from licensing agents throughout maine. Office of the revisor of statutes 7 state house station state house room 108 augusta, maine 043330007 data for this page extracted on 11252020 14. Durham land use ordinance and zoning map zoning map 2015 irc codes. Senate looms as big test for changes to us fishing laws ap news.
This law helps keep maine s waters healthy by limiting the introduction of foreign fish diseases and parasites, exotic fish species, invasive plants, and other undesirable aquatic life that can irreversibly damage maine s natural resources. In maine, lake whitefish were once commercially harvested in moosehead lake. It requires considerable scrutiny of the new fishing laws booklet in order to ascertain if any particular water offers lateseason or yearround fishing. On line registration can be done by using your credit card. General law length and bag limits apply, except there is a daily bag limit of one landlocked salmon and one brook trout. New regulations will protect moosehead lakes monster brookies. Maine migratory game bird hunting schedule 2014 2015 by maine department of inland fisheries and. Fisheries and warden service personnel installed the red posts this. The use of all other legal forms of bait including worms and dead baitfishsmelts, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. Dec 30, 2020 the rest of the moosehead lake fishing regulations remain the same as in 2020 and can be viewed in the 2021 fishing law book.
Inland fisheries and wildlife law books inland fisheries. The following is quoted from the ifw maine inland fishing law book. Ap definitive source ap images spotlight ap explore ap books. No live fish as bait is now the default rule in northern. As always, consult the 2020 maine fishing law book before you head out on any fishing trip. Some time ago, as fishing law books got thicker and the waterbywater rules got increasingly complex with multiple s. Maine 2015 fishing regulations now available daily bulldog. Arkansas arkansas hunting arkansas waterfowl hunting. Although the road runs quite close to the pond, anglers are requested to park further away at the posted signage and walkin the last few. But the end result makes that effort more than worthwhile. Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited.
The maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife set this weekend, february and 14, as free family fishing days. A private logging road passes within approximately 100 yards of the southern tip of the pond and the landowner allows access, but the road is typically gated to vehicle traffic until midlate may to protect the roads. For the most up to date information, please visit our website at. This is a tool to help visually display maine s fishing laws. Spls were first detected by maine fisheries biologists in stomachs around the 1970s. Compliance with maines incidental take permit te48539b 2015. Fishing in maine the laws northern maine recreation.
Region c grand lakes from fisheries resource supervisor gregory burr. There are a few exceptions to these new regulations, so check the law book for the water you are fishing. Moosehead regional fishing report piscataquis observer. The fishing rules vary from waterbody to waterbody check the law book for the current rules.
Recommended citation maine open water and ice fishing, 2015 2015. As of 2015, bass are rated by anglers as the second most preferred sportfish in maine next to brook trout. There is some monster bass, salmon, white fish, suckers. If you would like to receive an official copy of the 2021 maine open water and ice fishing laws by mail, please send your request by email or call us at 207 2878000. During the spring and fall, you might find them feeding near the surface and close to shore, and can catch them by flyfishing, casting, or trolling with lures or bait. To make the most of it, it helps to have a few other things on hand. In addition to a list of special rules called scodes, the fishing laws booklet also contains letter codes. Maine s 2020 fishing laws and regulations are now live. Jan 05, 2018 going more digital is just one way we can work together for the maine outdoors. Alaska alaska drivers manual alaska motorcycle manual alaska commercial drivers alaska hunting. Try lateseason trout fishing welcome to fishermens voice. Mdifw lynx incidental take permit 20152016 annual report. Statewide general fishing laws general fishing laws for inland waters. Do your part by only using locally caught legal baitfish species when fishing in maine.
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