Fish Water Safety
Maine is a safe and friendly place in which to enjoy the outdoors. Most accidents occur because people fail to observe basic rules of safety. Anglers using boats and …
Category: Fishing
Fishing Regulations
Maine publishes two sets of fishing regulations, one for open water and one for ice fishing. No one should fish any body of water in Maine without consulting these …
Maine, a Unique Fish Place
Maine is unique among the eastern states in preserving large areas of relatively unspoiled woods and waters. Ninety percent of Maine is forested, a higher percentage than any other …
Fish Consumption Advisories
Small amounts of dioxin have been found in fish tissue from the Androscoggin River, the Kennebec River below Skowhegan, and the Penobscot River below Lincoln. Dioxin is a byproduct …
Bait for Freshwater Species Fishing
Maine laws concerning the use and gathering of minnows and other fish to be used as bait are complex and often illogical. For example, spiny-rayed fish may not be …
Tides Fishing
Maine’s tides are among the highest in the world. Such powerful forces can create unique situations for the angler. A moving tide can create a rip near any point …
Maine Wildlife
Maine wildlife is generally inoffensive. Maine has no poisonous snakes, although timber rattlers did inhabit western Maine many years ago. Still, big-game animals such as black bear and moose …
Tips and Advice Dealing with Maine Weather
Weather can make or break your fishing trip. Wind, rain, prolonged spells of hot or cold temperatures, the whims of the Gulf Stream, and approaching fronts all create unique …
Clothing for Ice Fishing
Those who go ice fishing are obliged to pay strict attention to their clothing. It is possible to spend a balmy day on the ice, especially on a sunny …
Fishing Clothing
No matter if you are wading a river or trolling from a boat on a lake or bay, you need to be prepared for foul weather. Even in summer, …