Fishing: Splake
Splake are hatchery-reared coldwater game fish, the result of combining brook or speckled trout milt with lake trout eggs. While splake are physically capable of reproducing, in Maine they …
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Fishing: Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass, Micropterus salmoides, represent a new and growing sport fishery in Maine. Until recently, Maine anglers considered largemouths to be “trash fish.” Now, many anglers are aware that …
Sebago Lake
Key Species: lake trout, brook trout, landlocked salmon, brown trout possible, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, white perch, black crappie, pickerel, cusk Best Way to Fish: boat, canoe Best Time …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …