Moosehead Lake: The Year of the Brook Trout
[caption id="attachment_3218" align="alignright" width="466"] IFW biologists handled this handsome male brook trout in the fall of 2018 that weighed in at 7.3 lbs.[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Tim Obrey I know the Chinese calendar says 2018 was the year of the dog, but for those that fish Moosehead Lake, it was the year of the brook trout…big brook trout. It seemed like w
Lake Saint George – Trap Net Results Mean Very Good Things for the Upcoming Winter Fishery
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Wes Ashe The Saint George River flows approximately 50-miles from its headwaters in the town of Liberty to its estuary in Thomaston. Along its route, the St. George has long stretches of flowing riverine habitat and seven lakes encompassing nearly 3,000 acres.
A Cornucopia Of Fishing Opportunities In The Katahdin Region
[caption id="attachment_3099" align="alignright" width="495"] The boom house on Ambajejus Lake has both history and charm and contains artifacts and information related to the area's log-driving heritage.
Beal Pond Offers Fantastic Fall Fly Fishing For Quality Size Brook Trout
[caption id="attachment_3087" align="alignright" width="346"] Beal Pond has a reputation for producing quality size brook trout.[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Liz Thorndike The nights are getting cooler as fall is approaching (if you don’t believe me, Dunkin’ Donuts is already serving pumpkin spice coffee!) and sportsmen’s thoughts are shifting from fishing towards hunting.
Electrofishing At Night Reveals Secrets About Bass Populations
[caption id="attachment_2949" align="alignright" width="386"] The electrofishing boat has two booms which deliver an electric current into the water.[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jim Pellerin Each year during late May and early June, the regional office gets a phone call or two about some strange things happening during the wee hours of the morning on some local lake or pond. I ev
No Size Or Bag Limit On Salmon Under 16 Inches?!?!? Yes, It's True At Aziscohos Lake
[caption id="attachment_2851" align="alignright" width="441"] A healthy Aziscohos salmon which was trapnetted and released this past fall.[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Dave Howatt Anglers planning a fishing trip to Aziscohos Lake in the northwestern Maine should be aware of new regulations designed to improve the health of the fishery and provide anglers with a
When Angler Numbers And Habits Change, Regulations Change To Enhance A Fishery
Foggy morning on the Foxhole. Photo courtesy of Dan Legere.
Salmon Fishing On Bog Lake Improves With New Public Access Site
[caption id="attachment_2804" align="alignright" width="395"]An angler has a flag on Bog Lake photo by Raymie Scanlon[/caption] By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jacob Scoville Maine’s fisheries biologists are charged with preserving, protecting, and enhancing the inland fisheries resources of the state for all to enjo
Fishing and Social Media: Your Secret Spot Isn’t a Secret Anymore
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jason Seiders We’ve all seen it, and some of us are guilty of it. Someone catches a big fish and they can’t wait to share it with their friends. A nice photo of a happy, smiling angler holding a big fish.
Cold Winters and Hot Togue Fishing on Sebago Lake
By Assistant Regional Fisheries Biologist Nick Kalejs Thanks to a frigid start to the ice fishing season, many of Maine’s lakes have had the chance to accumulate a solid base of ice. While ice can never be considered completely safe without careful consideration, especially given changing ice conditions due to recent warm weather, many anglers have found that this season has provided plenty of opportunity to find thick ice and get in some quality fishing time.
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