Wild River
Key Species: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout possible Best Way to Fish: wading Best Time to Fish: May through June MAG: 10, B-1 Description: This freestone mountain stream …
Category: Fishing
Oyster River
Key Species: brook trout, brown trout possible Best Way to Fish: wading Best Time to Fish: April through June MAG: 14, E-2 Description: Oyster River is really a good-sized …
Midcoast Maine
The Midcoast region displays the splendid irregularities of the Maine coastline. Coves, rocky points, peninsulas, and river mouths add to the stark beauty of this rugged shore. In Midcoast …
Fishing: Bullheads
Bullheads, known as “hornpout” in Maine, are found in vast numbers throughout the state. A small variety of catfish, bullheads are easily taken on worms or dead minnows. When …
Maines Top Fishing Spots Southern Maine
Southern Maine is the most populated section of the state, yet it has dozens of lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams. Many of southern Maines rivers offer fast trout fishing …
Fishing: Cusk
Cusk, a type of landlocked codfish, inhabit most northern Maine lakes as well as some lakes in the central region. These fish are bottom feeders and are primarily nocturnal. …
Fishing: Black Crappie
Black crappies exist in Maine due to accidental or illegal introduction. These fish first showed up in Sebago and Sebasticook lakes and are steadily extending their range. Maine’s largest …
Presumpscot River
Key Species: brown trout, brook trout, landlocked salmon Best Way to Fish: wading Best Time to Fish: April through September MAG: 5, D-2 Description: Clear and cold, this river …
Fishing: Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass, Micropterus dolomieui, abound in Maine, especially in the eastern part of the state. Unbelievably, some ponds contain so many smallmouth bass that there is no size or …
Nezinscot River
Key Species: brook trout, brown trout, smallmouth bass Best Way to Fish: bank, canoe Best Time to Fish: late April through early June MAG: 11, C-4 Description: This heavily …