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Use the searchable table below to determine if the body of water you wish to fish has any special regulations that differ from the General Fishing Laws Seasons and Bag Limits or the General Fishing Laws.
Note: If the body of water is not listed, then the General Fishing Seasons and Bag Limits and General Fishing Laws apply.
Keep in mind, some waters (tributaries, outlets, connected waters) are NOT listed individually and may be listed with the main waterbody, or waters with an S-3 code (direct tributaries closed to taking of smelts). Some waters are collectively listed under one of the following listings: Allagash Wilderness Waterway, Baxter State Park.
Water Name | Zone | County | Town(s) | Special Regulation | Fall Fishing* |
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ABBEE POND | North | Piscataquis | Brownville | ABBEE POND, Brownville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ABBIE POND | North | Oxford (North) | Bowmantown Twp | ABBIE POND, Bowmantown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
ABBOTT BROOK | North | Oxford (North) | Lincoln Plt | ABBOTT BROOK, Lincoln Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Route 16 bridge downstream to the confluence with the Magalloway River: From August 16 - September 30: Closed to fishing. | No |
ABBOTT BROOK | North | Oxford (North) | Mexico | ABBOTT BROOK, Mexico (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
ABBOTTS POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sumner | ABBOTTS POND, Sumner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ABOL POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | ABOL POND, T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ABRAMS POND | South | Hancock | Eastbrook, Franklin | ABRAMS POND, Eastbrook, Franklin (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
ACKLEY POND | South | Washington | Cutler | ACKLEY POND, Cutler (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ACKLEY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Mount Chase | ACKLEY POND, Mount Chase (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ADAMS (ROCK HAVEN) POND | South | York | Newfield | ADAMS (ROCK HAVEN) POND, Newfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ADAMS POND | South | Lincoln | Boothbay Harbor | ADAMS POND, Boothbay Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ADAMS POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | ADAMS POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ALDENS POND | South | Cumberland | Gorham | ALDENS POND, Gorham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
ALDER POND | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp | ALDER POND, Alder Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ALDER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Franklin | Alder Stream Twp, Jim Pond Twp | ALDER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Alder Stream Twp, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
- General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to those portions located in Indian Territory, except: From confluence of Alder & Little Alder Streams downstream to Penobscot Territory boundary lines: April 1 - August 15: Anglers age 15 and under may use single-pointed artificial lures; FFO for anglers age 16 and older. August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). Remainder of Alder Stream (including tributaries in Indian Territory): FFO (Fly fishing only). Penobscot Indian Territory. |
No |
ALEWIFE POND | South | York | Kennebunk | ALEWIFE POND, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ALFORD LAKE | South | Knox | Hope | ALFORD LAKE, Hope (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ALLAGASH LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T7&8 R14 WELS | ALLAGASH LAKE, T7&8 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
Ice Fishing: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Minimum length limit on whitefish: 16 inches. The use of motorized equipment is prohibited. Open Water Fishing: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
No |
ALLAGASH POND | North | Piscataquis | T9 R15 WELS | ALLAGASH POND, T9 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
ALLAGASH RIVER | North | Aroostook, Piscataquis | T10 R12 WELS to Allagash | ALLAGASH RIVER, T10 R12 WELS to Allagash (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From Churchill Dam downstream to the red markers at the confluence of Chisholm Brook, T10 R12 WELS. Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway in Churchill Dam; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway. ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only one brook trout may exceed 14 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 12 inches. Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. - From Long Lake Dam downstream to Allagash Falls and all tributaries. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. - From Allagash Falls downstream to the confluence with the St. John River. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
Yes |
ALLAGASH STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T8 R14 WELS to T8 R13 WELS | ALLAGASH STREAM, T8 R14 WELS to T8 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the T8 R14 WELS/T8 R15 WELS town line (AWW boundary) downstream to Allagash Lake: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Minimum length limit on trout: 12 inches. Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. - From Allagash Lake downstream to Little Round Pond, T8 R13&14 WELS. ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Minimum length limit on trout: 12 inches. Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. - From Little Round Pond downstream to the red markers at the trestle on Chamberlain Lake, T8 R13 WELS. ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Minimum length on whitefish: 16 inches. From August 16 - September 30: Closed to all fishing. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
No |
ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY | North | Aroostook, Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS to Allagash | ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY, T6 R11 WELS to Allagash.
AWW Watercraft Restrictions (Summary): - From the south end of Telos Lake to the north end of Chamberlain Lake, the use of all models of personal watercraft (PWC), hovercraft, airboats, racing boats, and pontoon boats is prohibited. - From Lock Dam Stream, where it enters Eagle Lake north to twin Brook Rapids, only canoes without motors or motors not exceeding 10 hp, may be used on the watercourse. - On Allagash Lake and Allagash entrance of Chamberlain Lake, all watercraft are prohibited except canoes without motors. - Except on Telos and Chamberlain Lakes, the use of inflatable watercraft is prohibited. - Water skiing or other activities in which individuals are towed behind watercraft are prohibited. For a complete copy of regulations or other information on the use of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, contact: Allagash Wilderness Waterway, c/o Northern Regional Office, 106 Hogan Rd, Suite 7, Bangor, Maine 04401; 207-941-4014; or www.maine.gov/allagash. |
No |
ALLIGATOR LAKE | South | Hancock | T28 MD, T34 MD | ALLIGATOR LAKE, T28 MD, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). All landlocked salmon between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
ALLIGATOR POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | ALLIGATOR POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
AMBAJEJUS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T1 R9 WELS | AMBAJEJUS LAKE, T1 R9 WELS. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes). | No |
ANASAGUNTICOOK (CANTON) LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Canton, Hartford | ANASAGUNTICOOK (CANTON) LAKE, Canton, Hartford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Lake and tributaries open to the taking of smelts, except for Sparrow Brook which is closed. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ANDERSON POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | ANDERSON POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER | South | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford (South), Sagadahoc | Gilead to Brunswick | ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER, Gilead to Brunswick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from the Maine-New Hampshire Border to tidewater from January 1 - December 31.
- From the Maine-New Hampshire border downriver to the bridge crossing in Gilead: Single hook artificial lures only. S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From the bridge crossing in Gilead to the Route 232 Bridge, Rumford Point: From April 1 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on trout: 1 fish; minimum length limit on landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, and brown trout: 12 inches. All trout between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only). All trout and landlocked salmon must be released alive at once. - From the Route 232 Bridge, Rumford Point to Livermore Falls Dam: From April 1 - September 30: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish); minimum length limit on landlocked salmon, rainbow trout, and brown trout: 12 inches. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only). All trout and landlocked salmon must be released alive at once. - From the Livermore Falls Dam to tidewater: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to ice fishing. (Gilead to Merrymeeting Bay: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER, LITTLE | South | Androscoggin, Oxford (South) | Greenwood to Auburn | ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER, LITTLE, Greenwood to Auburn (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish).
- From Route 26 Welchville Dam in Oxford to the confluence with Androscoggin River: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. |
Yes |
ANNABESSACOOK LAKE | South | Kennebec | Monmouth, Winthrop | ANNABESSACOOK LAKE, Monmouth, Winthrop (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
ARNOLD BROOK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Presque Isle | ARNOLD BROOK LAKE, Presque Isle (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ARNOLD POND | North | Franklin | Coburn Gore | ARNOLD POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
AROOSTOOK RIVER | North | Aroostook, Penobscot (North) | T8 R8 WELS to Fort Fairfield | AROOSTOOK RIVER, T8 R8 WELS to Fort Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the junction of Munsungan Stream and Millinocket Stream in T8 R8 WELS downstream to the blue markers at the Oxbow Plantation/T9 R7 WELS town line (includes tributaries upstream to the first road crossing, except Mooseleuk Stream): ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. - From the blue markers at the Oxbow Plantation/T9 R7 WELS town line downstream to the Caribou Dam, in Caribou: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. - From the Caribou Dam, in Caribou, downstream to the Maine/New Brunswick border (includes tributaries upstream to the first road crossing): ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. - From the Caribou Dam, in Caribou, downstream to and including Otter Brook, including all tributaries in this section upstream to the first road crossing intersecting each tributary: Children 12 years of age or younger may fish from shore with a single-baited hook and line (Title 12, subsection 12458). - From Hockenhull Brook in Fort Fairfield downstream to and including Pattee Brook, including all tributaries in this section upstream to the first road crossing intersecting the tributary: Children 12 years of age or younger may fish from shore with a single-baited hook and line (Title 12, subsection 12458). |
No |
ATTEAN POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | ATTEAN POND, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ATWOOD POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R8 WELS | ATWOOD POND, T5 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
AUBURN LAKE | South | Androscoggin | Auburn | AUBURN LAKE, Auburn (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
The Auburn Water District has closed to all water-related activities (including boating and fishing) that portion south of a line extending from a marker placed on a point of land on the east shore of the lake approximately 75 feet south of the Route 4 boat launch and extending west to a marker on a point of land known as Point of Pines on the west shore of the lake. That portion north of the above described line is also closed to all water-related activities except that small recreational boats and fishing are allowed. No motor vehicles on ice (ATVs and snowmobiles allowed). |
Yes |
AUNT BETTY POND | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | AUNT BETTY POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
AUNT HANNAH BROOK | North | Oxford (North) | Dixfield | AUNT HANNAH BROOK, Dixfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Route 142 downstream to the confluence with Webb River: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
AUSTIN POND | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | AUSTIN POND, Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
AUSTIN POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | AUSTIN POND, LITTLE, Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
AUSTIN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Moscow, Bingham | AUSTIN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Moscow, Bingham (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Austin Stream and all tributaries located below the falls as marked by red markers closed to all fishing until June 1. | No |
AZISCOHOS LAKE (INCLUDING SUNDAY POND) AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Oxford (North) | Lincoln Plt, Lynchtown Twp, Parkertown Twp | AZISCOHOS LAKE (INCLUDING SUNDAY POND) AND TRIBUTARIES, Lincoln Plt, Lynchtown Twp, Parkertown Twp (North Zone). Aziscohos Lake is the impounded portion of the Magalloway River south of a straight line between the 2 red markers on each shore by the Brown Company Landing, so-called, and the area of water south of a straight line between the 2 red markers just north of Sunday Pond on the Little Magalloway River.
General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches) on the lake and all tributaries upstream to the red markers. No size or bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 16 inches. Daily bag limit on salmon over 16 inches: 1 fish. All west shore tributaries from Aziscohos dam to (but not including) the Big Magalloway River: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). |
No |
AZISCOHOS POND | North | Oxford (North) | Magalloway Plt | AZISCOHOS POND, Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
B POND | North | Piscataquis | TB R11 WELS | B POND, TB R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
B POND | North | Oxford (North) | Upton | B POND, Upton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). | No |
BACK (5 KEZARS) POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell, Stoneham | BACK (5 KEZARS) POND, Lovell, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
BADGER POND | North | Piscataquis | Willimantic | BADGER POND, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BAGADUCE RIVER | South | Hancock | Sedgwick, Penobscot, Brooksville | BAGADUCE RIVER, Sedgwick, Penobscot, Brooksville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: That portion of the Bagaduce River and tributaries upstream of the North Brooksville - Sedgwick bridge, including Walker Pond, Parker Pond and Snow Cove Brook: closed to the taking of alewives. | No |
BAKER LAKE | North | Somerset | T7 R17 WELS | BAKER LAKE, T7 R17 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), open to taking muskellunge only. | Yes |
BAKER POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | BAKER POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BAKER POND | North | Somerset | Caratunk | BAKER POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BAKER POND | North | Somerset | Solon | BAKER POND, Solon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BAKER POND | North | Somerset | T5 R6 BKP WKR | BAKER POND, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BAKER POND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Appleton Twp, Hobbstown Twp, T5 R6 BKP WKR | BAKER POND TRIBUTARIES, Appleton Twp, Hobbstown Twp, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BAKER STREAM | North | Somerset | T5 R6 BKP WKR, Hobbstown Twp, King and Bartlett Twp | BAKER STREAM, T5 R6 BKP WKR, Hobbstown Twp, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BALCH AND STUMP PONDS | South | York | Acton, Newfield | BALCH AND STUMP PONDS, Acton, Newfield. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
BALD MOUNTAIN POND | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | BALD MOUNTAIN POND, Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on togue. | No |
BALLARD POND | North | Franklin | Farmington, Temple | BALLARD POND, Farmington, Temple (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BARKER (PARKER) POND | South | York | Dayton, Lyman | BARKER (PARKER) POND, Dayton, Lyman (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BARKER POND | North | Oxford (North) | Bowmantown Twp | BARKER POND, Bowmantown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
BARKER POND | North | Somerset | Cornville | BARKER POND, Cornville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
BARKER POND | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Hiram, Sebago | BARKER POND, Hiram, Sebago (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BARNARD POND | North | Franklin | Eustis | BARNARD POND, Eustis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BARRETT POND | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp | BARRETT POND, Holeb Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
BARROWS LAKE | South | Washington | Alexander | BARROWS LAKE, Alexander (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
BASIN BROOK | South | Androscoggin | Auburn | BASIN BROOK, Auburn (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BASIN POND | South | Kennebec | Fayette | BASIN POND, Fayette (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BASIN POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | BASIN POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BASKAHEGAN LAKE | South | Washington | Brookton Twp, Topsfield | BASKAHEGAN LAKE, Brookton Twp, Topsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BAUDS (DAGGETTS) POND | North | Franklin | New Vineyard | BAUDS (DAGGETTS) POND, New Vineyard (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BAXTER STATE PARK WATERS | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS, T6 R8 WELS, etc. | BAXTER STATE PARK WATERS, T2 R9 WELS, T6 R8 WELS, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking and use of live baitfish in all park waters. The use of motorboats or outboard motors in the Park is prohibited except on Matagamon and Katahdin Lakes. See individual water listings for any additional special fishing laws. | No |
BEAL (TROUT) POND | North | Franklin | Madrid | BEAL (TROUT) POND, Madrid (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAN POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R12 WELS | BEAN POND, T2 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAN PONDS (LOWER, MIDDLE, UPPER) | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | BEAN PONDS (LOWER, MIDDLE, UPPER), Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAN POT POND | North | Piscataquis | T5 R15 WELS | BEAN POT POND, T5 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEANS (BEAN) POND | North | Somerset | Pleasant Ridge Plt | BEAN (BEANS) POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAR POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank | BEAR POND, Bowerbank (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAR POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | BEAR POND, Elliotsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
BEAR POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | BEAR POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAR POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R13 WELS | BEAR POND, T2 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAR POND | South | Oxford (South) | Waterford | BEAR POND, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAR POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | BEAR POND AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
BEARCE LAKE | South | Washington | Baring Plt, Meddybemps | BEARCE LAKE, Baring Plt, Meddybemps (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Outboard motors are prohibited. | Yes |
BEATTIE POND | North | Franklin | Beattie Twp, Lowelltown Twp | BEATTIE POND, Beattie Twp, Lowelltown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
BEAU LAKE | North | Aroostook | T19&20 R11 WELS, T20 R12 WELS | BEAU LAKE, T19&20 R11 WELS, T20 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKE (LONG POND) | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKE (LONG POND), Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAVER POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | BEAVER POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
BEAVER POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | BEAVER POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
BEAVER POND | North | Somerset | Forsyth Twp | BEAVER POND, Forsyth Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAVER POND | North | Oxford (North) | Magalloway Plt | BEAVER POND, Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAVER POND | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | BEAVER POND, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Beaver Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
BEAVER POND | North | Franklin | Township D | BEAVER POND, Township D (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAVER POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | BEAVER POND, BIG, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAVER POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 WELS | BEAVER POND, BIG, T7 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAVER POND, LITTLE | North | Oxford (North) | Magalloway Plt | BEAVER POND, LITTLE, Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEAVER POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | BEAVER POND, LITTLE, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAVER POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | BEAVER POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BEAVER TAIL POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R9&10 WELS | BEAVER TAIL POND, T14 R9&10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEDDINGTON LAKE | South | Washington | Beddington | BEDDINGTON LAKE, Beddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
BEECH HILL POND | South | Hancock | Otis | BEECH HILL POND, Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). No minimum length on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish, only 1 of which may exceed 33 inches. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. During January and February: All landlocked salmon must be released alive at once without removal from the water. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BELGRADE STREAM | South | Kennebec | Mount Vernon, Belgrade | BELGRADE STREAM, Mount Vernon, Belgrade (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Wings Mills Dam in Mount Vernon to the downstream side of the Route 27 bridge in Belgrade: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
BELL POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | BELL POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BEMIS STREAM | North | Franklin | Township D, Rangeley Plt | BEMIS STREAM, Township D, Rangeley Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the headwaters downstream to the red markers on Mooselookmeguntic Lake: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
BEN LAKE | North | Aroostook | Wallagrass | BEN LAKE, Wallagrass (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BENNETT POND | North | Piscataquis | Parkman | BENNETT POND, Parkman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BENNETT POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Guilford | BENNETT POND, BIG, Guilford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from April 1 - November 30: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
BENNETT POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Willimantic | BENNETT POND, LITTLE, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BENSON POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank, Willimantic | BENSON POND, BIG, Bowerbank, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). From January 1 - March 31: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From April 1 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). | No |
BENSON POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank | BENSON POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES, Bowerbank (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BERRY PATCH (UNNAMED) POND | South | Washington | Day Block Twp | BERRY PATCH (UNNAMED) POND, Day Block Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BERRY POND, BIG | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | BERRY POND, BIG, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
BERRY POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | BERRY POND, LITTLE, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
BICKFORD POND | South | Oxford (South) | Porter | BICKFORD POND, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BIG BROOK | North | Aroostook | T13 R10 WELS to T15 R11 WELS | BIG BROOK, T13 R10 WELS to T15 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Burt Garrity Road downstream to Big Brook Lake: Motorboats prohibited. - From the outlet of Big Brook Lake to the confluence with the Allagash River: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). |
No |
BIG BROOK LAKE | North | Aroostook | T14 R10 WELS | BIG BROOK LAKE, T14 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
BIG LAKE | South | Washington | Big Lake Twp, Grand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, Indian Twp | BIG LAKE, Big Lake Twp, Grand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, Indian Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The portion of Big Lake at the mouth of Grand Lake Stream westerly of the two red markers, one set on the point about 200 yards west of Little River Bluff and one set on an unnamed point on the opposite shore near Greenlaw Island, shall be closed to all ice fishing. Daily bag limit on smallmouth bass: 1 fish; all smallmouth bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BIG POND ON SWAN ISLAND | South | Sagadahoc | Richmond | BIG POND ON SWAN ISLAND, Richmond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
BIG WOOD POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp, Dennistown Plt, Jackman | BIG WOOD POND, Attean Twp, Dennistown Plt, Jackman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From December 1 - March 31: Open to ice fishing at night for cusk, smelts, and yellow perch. | Yes |
BIG WOOD POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Attean Twp, Dennistown Plt | BIG WOOD POND, LITTLE, Attean Twp, Dennistown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BILL MORRIS POND | North | Somerset | T3 R5 BKP WKR | BILL MORRIS POND, T3 R5 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BILLFISH POND | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | Trout Brook Twp | BILLFISH POND, Trout Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BILLINGS PONDS | North | Oxford (North) | Parmachenee Twp | BILLINGS PONDS, Parmachenee Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
BILLY BROOK | South | Oxford (South) | Brownfield | BILLY BROOK, Brownfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From confluence with Shepards River upstream to Main Street: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BIRCH AND EAST BRANCH BIRCH STREAMS | South | Penobscot (South) | Argyle Twp | BIRCH AND EAST BRANCH BIRCH STREAMS, Argyle Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to those portions located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
BIRCH HARBOR POND | South | Hancock | Winter Harbor | BIRCH HARBOR POND, Winter Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BIRCH RIDGE PONDS | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | BIRCH RIDGE PONDS, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BISCAY POND | South | Lincoln | Bristol | BISCAY POND, Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BLACK BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | T3 R4 BKP WKR | BLACK BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES, T3 R4 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the confluence with the Dead River upstream to the Dead River Hatchery: Closed to fishing until June 1. | No |
BLACK HILL POND | North | Somerset | Embden | BLACK HILL POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BLACK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BARRIER DAM | North | Aroostook | Fort Kent | BLACK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BARRIER DAM, Fort Kent (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | No |
BLACK POND | North | Aroostook | Saint John Plt | BLACK POND, Saint John Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BLACK POND | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | BLACK POND, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
BLACK POND, LITTLE (NORTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BLACK POND | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | BLACK POND, LITTLE (NORTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BLACK POND, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
BLACK POND, LITTLE (SOUTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | BLACK POND, LITTLE (SOUTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Pond open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BLACK POND, LOWER | North | Oxford (North) | Oxbow Twp | BLACK POND, LOWER, Oxbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
BLACK POND, UPPER | North | Oxford (North) | Bowmantown Twp | BLACK POND, UPPER, Bowmantown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
BLACK RIVER, BIG | North | Aroostook | T14 R16 WELS to T15 R13 WELS | BLACK RIVER, BIG, T14 R16 WELS to T15 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. From the confluence of Fivemile Brook in T15 R14 WELS upriver to the confluence of Depot Stream in T14 R15 WELS: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). (See also Shields Branch). | Yes |
BLACK RIVER, LITTLE | North | Aroostook | T19 R12 WELS to Allagash | BLACK RIVER, LITTLE, (TRIBUTARY TO THE SAINT JOHN RIVER), T19 R12 WELS to Allagash (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish, except by hook and line. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited from June 1 - September 15. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30. | Yes |
BLACKMAN STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Bradley | BLACKMAN STREAM, Bradley (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the downstream side of the Route 178 bridge in Bradley to the Penobscot River: closed to all fishing from July 1 through September 30, both days inclusive.
Leonard's Mills Dam in Bradley: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
No |
BLAKE LAKE | North | Aroostook | T16 R6 WELS | BLAKE LAKE, T16 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
BLAKESLEE LAKE | North | Somerset | T5 R6 BKP WKR | BLAKESLEE LAKE, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BLANCHARD POND | North | Franklin | Alder Stream Twp | BLANCHARD POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). No motors allowed. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
BLANCHARD PONDS | North | Franklin | Davis Twp, Lang Twp | BLANCHARD PONDS, Davis Twp, Lang Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BLOOD (DUCK) POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R13 WELS | BLOOD (DUCK) POND, T2 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
BLUFF POND | North | Piscataquis | Frenchtown Twp | BLUFF POND, Frenchtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BLUFFER POND | North | Piscataquis | T8 R11 WELS | BLUFFER POND, T8 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, BIG, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, LITTLE, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BOG LAKE | South | Washington | Northfield | BOG LAKE, Northfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOG POND | North | Somerset | Hartland | BOG POND, Hartland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BOGUS MEADOW POND | South | Hancock | T7 SD | BOGUS MEADOW POND, T7 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
BOSTON POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | BOSTON POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
BOULTER POND | South | York | York | BOULTER POND, York. Closed to all fishing. | No |
BOUNDARY POND | North | Franklin | Beattie Twp | BOUNDARY POND, Beattie Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOUNDARY POND, SOUTH | North | Franklin | Massachusetts Gore | BOUNDARY POND, SOUTH, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BOWKER BROOK | South | Oxford | Woodstock | BOWKER BROOK, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
BOWLER POND | South | Waldo | Palermo | BOWLER POND, Palermo (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOWLIN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R8 WELS | BOWLIN POND, T5 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOWLIN POND, LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R7 WELS | BOWLIN POND, LITTLE, T5 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOYD LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Orneville Twp | BOYD LAKE, Orneville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BOYD POND | South | Lincoln | Bristol | BOYD POND, Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
BOYDEN LAKE | South | Washington | Perry, Robbinston | BOYDEN LAKE, Perry, Robbinston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BOYNTON POND | North | Somerset | Embden | BOYNTON POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BRACKETT LAKE | North | Aroostook | Weston | BRACKETT LAKE, Weston (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BRADBURY LAKE | North | Aroostook | New Limerick | BRADBURY LAKE, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
BRADFORD POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | BRADFORD POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BRADLEY POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell | BRADLEY POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BRAN LAKE | North | Aroostook | Saint Francis | BRAN LAKE, Saint Francis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
BRANCH LAKE | South | Hancock | Ellsworth | BRANCH LAKE, Ellsworth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). No minimum length limit on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 33 inches. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. All brown trout must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
BRANCH LAKE, EAST | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R9 NWP | BRANCH LAKE, EAST, T3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; minimum length limit on bass is 10 inches. All bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
BRANCH POND, EAST AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | T7 R11 WELS | BRANCH POND, EAST AND TRIBUTARIES, T7 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
BRANCH POND, MIDDLE | North | Piscataquis | T5 R9 NWP | BRANCH POND, MIDDLE, T5 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
BRANCH POND, MIDDLE | South | York | Waterboro | BRANCH POND, MIDDLE, Waterboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
BRANCH POND, UPPER MIDDLE | South | Hancock | Aurora | BRANCH POND, UPPER MIDDLE, Aurora (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). | No |
BRANDY POND | North | Piscataquis | Chesuncook Twp, T5 R14 WELS | BRANDY POND, Chesuncook Twp, T5 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
BRANNS MILL POND | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | Dover-Foxcroft, Garland | BRANNS MILL POND, Dover-Foxcroft, Garland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BRASSUA LAKE | North | Somerset | Brassua Twp, Rockwood Strip, Sandwich Academy Grant, Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant, Tomhegan Twp | BRASSUA LAKE, Brassua Twp, Rockwood Strip, Sandwich Academy Grant, Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant, Tomhegan Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish) (in lake and in all tributaries upstream to the red markers). Closed to ice fishing is that portion southwest of a line between two red markers set on opposite shores at the entrance to Misery Cove, so-called. Tributaries closed to the taking of smelts, except Misery Stream. | No |
BREAKNECK PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | BREAKNECK PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BREWER LAKE | South | Hancock, Penobscot (South) | Bucksport, Holden, Orrington | BREWER LAKE, Bucksport, Holden, Orrington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BROKEN BRIDGE POND | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp | BROKEN BRIDGE POND, Albany Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish. CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BROWN BROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | T9 R9 WELS | BROWN BROOK POND, T9 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
BROWN POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | BROWN POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
BROWNFIELD BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER | South | Oxford (South) | Brownfield, Fryeburg | BROWNFIELD BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER, Brownfield, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws for lakes and ponds apply. | Yes |
BRYANT POND (LAKE CHRISTOPHER) | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood, Woodstock | BRYANT POND (LAKE CHRISTOPHER), Greenwood, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Pond and tributaries open to the taking of smelts with exception of Bowker Brook and Stone Cottage Brook and the area within 200 feet of the mouth of Stone Cottage Brook. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BUBBLE POND | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | BUBBLE POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BUCK POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | BUCK POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BUGEYE POND | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp, Kibby Twp | BUGEYE POND, Chain of Ponds Twp, Kibby Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BUNKER POND | North | Oxford (North) | Roxbury | BUNKER POND, Roxbury (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BUNKER POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Shirley | BUNKER POND, BIG, Shirley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BURLINGTON FIRE POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Burlington | BURLINGTON FIRE POND, Burlington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. | Yes |
BURNT LAND LAKE | South | Hancock | T35 MD | BURNT LAND LAKE, T35 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BURNT MEADOW POND | South | Oxford (South) | Brownfield | BURNT MEADOW POND, Brownfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), except Durgin Brook below red markers, S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
BURNT POND | South | Hancock, Penobscot (South) | Clifton, Dedham, Otis | BURNT POND, Clifton, Dedham, Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
BURNT POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock, Penobscot | Clifton, Dedham | BURNT POND TRIBUTARIES, Clifton, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
BURNT POND, LITTLE | South | Hancock | Otis | BURNT POND, LITTLE, Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | Yes |
BURNTLAND POND | South | Hancock | Stonington | BURNTLAND POND, Stonington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
BUTLER POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | BUTLER POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
BUTTERMILK POND, 1ST | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank | BUTTERMILK POND, 1ST, Bowerbank (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
C POND | North | Oxford (North) | C Surplus | C POND, C Surplus (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
CAMBOLASSE POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | CAMBOLASSE POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
CAMBRIDGE POND | North | Somerset | Cambridge | CAMBRIDGE POND, Cambridge (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
CANADA FALLS LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp, Pittston Academy Grant, Soldiertown Twp | CANADA FALLS LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING, Alder Brook Twp, Pittston Academy Grant, Soldiertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CAPE HORN POND | North | Somerset | Blake Gore, Prentiss Twp | CAPE HORN POND, Blake Gore, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
CARIBOU BOG | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp | CARIBOU BOG, Chain of Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CARIBOU LAKE | North | Aroostook | Island Falls, T3 R4 WELS | CARIBOU LAKE, Island Falls, T3 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
CARIBOU LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T2&3 R12 WELS, T3 R13 WELS | CARIBOU LAKE, T2&3 R12 WELS, T3 R13 WELS. (See Chesuncook Lake). | No |
CARIBOU POND | North | Franklin | Mount Abram Twp | CARIBOU POND, Mount Abram Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
CARIBOU PONDS, BIG AND LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T7 R10 WELS | CARIBOU PONDS, BIG AND LITTLE, T7 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CARIBOU, EGG, AND LONG PONDS | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | CARIBOU, EGG, AND LONG PONDS, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
CARLTON POND | South | Kennebec | Readfield, Winthrop | CARLTON POND, Readfield, Winthrop. Closed to all fishing. | No |
CARLTON POND (BOG) | South | Somerset, Waldo | Detroit, Troy | CARLTON POND (BOG), Detroit, Troy (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. | Yes |
CARPENTER POND AND TRIBUTARIES (INCLUDING LITTLE CARPENTER) | North | Piscataquis | T7 R11 WELS | CARPENTER POND AND TRIBUTARIES (INCLUDING LITTLE CARPENTER), T7 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
CARR POND | North | Aroostook | T13 R8 WELS | CARR POND, T13 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Tributaries and outlet: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
CARRABASSETT RIVER | North | Franklin, Somerset | Carrabassett Valley to North Anson | CARRABASSETT RIVER, Carrabassett Valley to North Anson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From its source in Carrabassett Valley downstream to the western tribal territory boundary: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). - General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion in tribal territory, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Penobscot Indian Territory. - From the eastern tribal territory boundary downstream to its confluence with the West Branch of the Carrabassett River: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). - From its confluence with the West Branch of the Carrabassett River to Route 146 crossing: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Children 16 years of age and under may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). From October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Children 16 years of age and under may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). - From Route 146 crossing to its confluence with the Kennebec River in North Anson: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). |
Yes |
CARRY LAKE | North | Aroostook | Littleton | CARRY LAKE, Littleton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CARRY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | CARRY POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CARRY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T8 R7 WELS | CARRY POND, T8 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CARRY POND, EAST | North | Somerset | Carrying Place Twp | CARRY POND, EAST, Carrying Place Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
CARRY POND, WEST | North | Somerset | Carrying Place Twp | CARRY POND, WEST, Carrying Place Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
CASCADE STREAM | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | CASCADE STREAM, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
CATHANCE LAKE | South | Washington | Cathance Twp, Cooper | CATHANCE LAKE, Cathance Twp, Cooper (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CATHANCE LAKE, LITTLE | South | Washington | Cathance Twp | CATHANCE LAKE, LITTLE, Cathance Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
CAUCOMGOMOC LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T6&7 R14 WELS, T6&7 R15 WELS | CAUCOMGOMOC LAKE, T6&7 R14 WELS, T6&7 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
CAUCOMGOMOC STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T6 R14 WELS | CAUCOMGOMOC STREAM, T6 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. The area within 150 feet of Caucomgomoc Dam is closed to fishing. | No |
CEDAR LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R9 NWP | CEDAR LAKE, T3 R9 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CELIA POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | CELIA POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CENTER POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | CENTER POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
CENTER POND | South | Sagadahoc | Phippsburg | CENTER POND, Phippsburg (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CENTER POND | North | Piscataquis | Sangerville | CENTER POND, Sangerville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CENTER POND | North | Somerset | Soldiertown Twp | CENTER POND, Soldiertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
CHAFFIN POND | South | Cumberland | Windham | CHAFFIN POND, Windham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHAIN LAKE STREAM | South | Washington | Wesley, Day Block Twp | CHAIN LAKE STREAM, Wesley, Day Block Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CHAIN LAKE, LOWER | South | Washington | T5 ND BPP | CHAIN LAKE, LOWER, T5 ND BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
CHAIN LAKE, MIDDLE | South | Hancock | T4 ND | CHAIN LAKE, MIDDLE, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
CHAIN LAKE, UPPER | South | Hancock | T4 ND | CHAIN LAKE, UPPER, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
CHAIN LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD | South | Washington | T26 ED BPP, T31 MD BPP, T37 MD BPP, Wesley | CHAIN LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, T26 ED BPP, T31 MD BPP, T37 MD BPP, Wesley (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
CHAIN OF PONDS | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp | CHAIN OF PONDS, Chain of Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish. Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 16 inches. Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
CHAIRBACK POND, EAST | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 NWP | CHAIRBACK POND, EAST, T7 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
CHAIRBACK POND, WEST | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 NWP | CHAIRBACK POND, WEST, T7 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
CHAMBERLAIN LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND AND TELOS LAKE) | North | Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS, T6&7 R12 WELS, T7&8 R13 WELS | CHAMBERLAIN LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND AND TELOS LAKE), T6 R11 WELS, T6&7 R12 WELS, T7&8 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
Ice Fishing: Chamberlain Lake (including Round Pond and Telos Lake). B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Minimum length limit on whitefish: 16 inches. From April 1 - April 30: All brook trout caught while ice fishing must be released alive without removal from the water. Closed area: that portion from the mouth of Allagash Stream out to a straight line between two red markers, one set on the southwest shore near the Upper Crows Nest campsite, the other set on the northeast shore at the intersection of the T7 R13/T8 R13 township line with the lakeshore. Open Water Fishing: Chamberlain Lake (including Round Pond and Telos Lake) and tributaries (except Allagash Stream) upstream to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway blazed line. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Minimum length limit on whitefish: 16 inches. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
No |
CHANDLER LAKE | North | Aroostook | T9 R8 WELS | CHANDLER LAKE, T9 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
CHAPMAN PIT POND | North | Aroostook | Limestone | CHAPMAN PIT POND, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
CHAPMAN POND | South | Oxford (South) | Porter | CHAPMAN POND, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHARLES (CHARLIE) POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R15 WELS | CHARLES (CHARLIE) POND, T14 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
CHASE POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | CHASE POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CHASE POND | North | Somerset | Moscow | CHASE POND, Moscow (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHASE PONDS, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD | North | Aroostook | T14 R9 WELS | CHASE PONDS, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD, T14 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
CHASE STREAM POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp, Misery Twp | CHASE STREAM POND, Chase Stream Twp, Misery Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
CHASE STREAM POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Misery Twp | CHASE STREAM POND, LITTLE, Misery Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHASES POND | South | York | York | CHASES POND, York. Closed to all fishing. | No |
CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T9&10 R15 WELS | CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK LAKE, T9&10 R15 WELS. (See Ross Lake). | No |
CHENEY POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Hammond Twp, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | CHENEY POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Hammond Twp, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
CHESUNCOOK LAKE (INCLUDING MOOSE POND, CARIBOU LAKE, AND RIPOGENUS LAKE) | North | Piscataquis | T3 R12&13 WELS, T4 R12&13 WELS, T5 R12 WELS, Chesuncook Twp | CHESUNCOOK LAKE (INCLUDING MOOSE POND, CARIBOU LAKE, AND RIPOGENUS LAKE), T3 R12&13 WELS, T4 R12&13 WELS, T5 R12 WELS, Chesuncook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). No size or bag limit on salmon less than 16 inches. Daily bag limit on salmon greater than 16 inches: 1 fish. | No |
CHESUNCOOK POND | North | Piscataquis | T2&3 R11 WELS | CHESUNCOOK POND, T2&3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHUB POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | CHUB POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
CHURCH ON THE HILL POND | North | Aroostook | Houlton | CHURCH ON THE HILL POND, Houlton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CHURCHILL LAKE (INCLUDING HERON LAKE) | North | Piscataquis | T9&10 R12 WELS, T9 R13 WELS | CHURCHILL LAKE (INCLUDING HERON LAKE), T9&10 R12 WELS, T9 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
Ice Fishing: Churchill Lake (including Heron Lake). B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. Open Water Fishing: Churchill Lake (including Heron Lake) and tributaries upstream to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway blazed line. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. From August 16 - September 30: tributaries open to open water fishing: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout and togue: 1 fish. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
No |
CHURCHILL STREAM | North | Somerset | Long Pond Twp | CHURCHILL STREAM, Long Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Long Pond in Long Pond Twp., upstream to the red markers: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CHURCHILL STREAM, UPPER | North | Somerset | Jackman | CHURCHILL STREAM, UPPER, Jackman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Long Pond in Jackman, upstream to the red markers: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CLAY POND | South | Oxford (South) | Fryeburg | CLAY POND, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLEAR LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T10 R11 WELS | CLEAR LAKE, T10 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. | No |
CLEAR POND | North | Franklin | Lowelltown Twp | CLEAR POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
CLEAR POND | North | Somerset | Pleasant Ridge Plt | CLEAR POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt. (See Mill [Clear] Pond). | No |
CLEARWATER POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | CLEARWATER POND, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLEARWATER POND | North | Franklin | Farmington, Industry | CLEARWATER POND, Farmington, Industry (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
CLEARWATER POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp | CLEARWATER POND, Prentiss Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLEMMONS POND, BIG | South | Oxford (South) | Hiram | CLEMMONS POND, BIG, Hiram (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Pond and tributaries open to the taking of smelts with the exception of Little Clemons Pond outlet and the area within 100 feet of the mouth of this tributary. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLEMMONS POND, LITTLE | South | Oxford (South) | Hiram | CLEMMONS POND, LITTLE, Hiram (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLIFF LAKE INCLUDING TWIN LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T8&9 R12 WELS | CLIFF LAKE INCLUDING TWIN LAKE, T8&9 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
CLIFFORD LAKE | South | Washington | T26&27 ED | CLIFFORD LAKE, T26&27 ED (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
CLIFFORD POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | CLIFFORD POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CLISH POND | North | Somerset | T5 R20 WELS | CLISH POND, T5 R20 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
COBBOSSEECONTEE LAKE | South | Kennebec | Manchester, West Gardiner, etc. | COBBOSSEECONTEE LAKE, Manchester, West Gardiner, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
COBBOSSEECONTEE STREAM (INCLUDING HORSESHOE POND) | South | Kennebec | Manchester to Gardiner | COBBOSSEECONTEE STREAM (INCLUDING HORSESHOE POND), Manchester to Gardiner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to ice and open water fishing January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
COBURN POND | North | Somerset | Moose River | COBURN POND, Moose River (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
COCHRANE LAKE | North | Aroostook | New Limerick, Smyrna | COCHRANE LAKE, New Limerick, Smyrna (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
COFFEE POND | South | Cumberland | Casco | COFFEE POND, Casco (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COFFEELOS POND | North | Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS | COFFEELOS POND, T6 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
COFFIN POND | South | Cumberland | Brunswick | COFFIN POND, Brunswick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
COLCORD POND | South | Oxford (South) | Porter | COLCORD POND, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 23 inches: 1 fish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COLD RAIN POND | South | Cumberland | Naples | COLD RAIN POND, Naples (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COLD STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Enfield, Passadumkeag | COLD STREAM, Enfield, Passadumkeag (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish).
- From the highway bridge on State Route 188 in Enfield downstream to the red markers by the old hatchery fishway: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. |
No |
COLD STREAM | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp, West Forks Plt | COLD STREAM, Johnson Mountain Twp, West Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Capitol Road bridge downstream to confluence with Kennebec River: ALO (Artificial lures only). From August 16 - September 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
COLD STREAM POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Enfield, Lincoln, Lowell | COLD STREAM POND, Enfield, Lincoln, Lowell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). The holding of any live baitfish not taken in Cold Stream Pond is prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COLD STREAM POND | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | COLD STREAM POND, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
COLD STREAM PONDS, UPPER | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | COLD STREAM PONDS, UPPER, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COLD WATER BROOK POND | South | York | Kennebunk | COLD WATER BROOK POND, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing April 1 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Closed to all fishing October 1 - March 31. | No |
COLD WATER BROOK POND TRIBUTARIES | South | York | Kennebunk | COLD WATER BROOK POND TRIBUTARIES, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
COLEBACK LAKE | South | Washington | Charlotte | COLEBACK LAKE, Charlotte (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
COLLINS POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | COLLINS POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
COLLYER BROOK | South | Cumberland | Gray | COLLYER BROOK, Gray (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CONCORD POND, LITTLE | South | Oxford (South) | Woodstock | CONCORD POND, LITTLE, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
CONIC LAKE | South | Washington | Baring Plt | CONIC LAKE, Baring Plt (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
CONNERS BROOK | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | CONNERS BROOK, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Mud Pond downstream to the T15 R9 WELS town line: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CONROY LAKE | North | Aroostook | Monticello | CONROY LAKE, Monticello (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
COOPER POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R10 WELS | COOPER POND, TA R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
COUNTY ROAD LAKE | North | Aroostook | New Limerick | COUNTY ROAD LAKE, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
COVE BROOK | South | Waldo | Winterport | COVE BROOK, Winterport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | No |
COX POND | South | York | South Berwick | COX POND, South Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
CRAIG POND | South | Hancock | Orland | CRAIG POND, Orland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
CRANBERRY POND (LITTLE NOTCH POND) | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | CRANBERRY POND (LITTLE NOTCH POND), Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
CRATER POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | CRATER POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
CRAWFORD LAKE | South | Washington | Big Lake Twp, Crawford | CRAWFORD LAKE, Big Lake Twp, Crawford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. No bag limit on bass under 12 inches. Daily bag limit on bass greater than 12 inches: 1 fish. | Yes |
CRAWFORD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO TA R10 TOWN LINE | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | CRAWFORD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO TA R10 TOWN LINE, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
CRESCENT LAKE | South | Cumberland | Raymond | CRESCENT LAKE, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CRESCENT POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | CRESCENT POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CRESCENT POND AND OUTLET TO MUD POND | North | Piscataquis | T9 R15 WELS | CRESCENT POND AND OUTLET TO MUD POND, T9 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
CROCKER POND | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp | CROCKER POND, Albany Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CROCKER POND | North | Somerset | Dennistown Plt | CROCKER POND, Dennistown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CROOKED POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | CROOKED POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
CROOKED RIVER | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Albany Twp to Casco | CROOKED RIVER, Albany Twp to Casco (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), FFO (Fly fishing only), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 26 inches.
- From Bolsterís Mill Road bridge downstream to Route 11 in Casco: October 1 - October 15: Fishing allowed as described above. All other fish caught must be released alive at once. |
Yes |
CROOKED RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Washington | T30 MD BPP | CROOKED RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, T30 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
CROSBY POND | North | Franklin | Coburn Gore | CROSBY POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
CROSS LAKE | North | Aroostook | Cross Lake Twp, Square Lake Twp | CROSS LAKE, Cross Lake Twp, Square Lake Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares). | No |
CROSS LAKE | North | Aroostook | T18 R10 WELS | CROSS LAKE, T18 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. | Yes |
CROWELL POND | South | Franklin, Kennebec | Chesterville, New Sharon, Vienna | CROWELL POND, Chesterville, New Sharon, Vienna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CRYSTAL (BEALS) POND | South | Androscoggin | Turner | CRYSTAL (BEALS) POND, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
CRYSTAL LAKE | North | Aroostook | Hersey | CRYSTAL LAKE, Hersey (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
CRYSTAL LAKE (ANONYMOUS POND) | South | Cumberland | Harrison | CRYSTAL LAKE (ANONYMOUS POND), Harrison (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CRYSTAL LAKE (DRY POND) | South | Cumberland | Gray | CRYSTAL LAKE (DRY POND), Gray (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CRYSTAL POND | South | Hancock | T40 MD | CRYSTAL POND, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CUPSUPTIC LAKE | North | Franklin, Oxford (North) | Adamstown Twp, Rangeley, etc | CUPSUPTIC LAKE, Adamstown Twp, Rangeley, etc. (See Mooselookmeguntic Lake [Includes Cupsuptic Lake]). | No |
CUPSUPTIC RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Oxford (North) | Oxbow Twp to Adamstown Twp | CUPSUPTIC RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, Oxbow Twp to Adamstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From headwaters downstream to the red markers at Little Falls: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). - Downstream of the red markers at Little Falls: Mooselookmeguntic Lake regulations apply. |
No |
CURRIER POND, 1ST | North | Piscataquis | T9 R11 WELS | CURRIER POND, 1ST, T9 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CURRIER PONDS, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH | North | Piscataquis | T9 R10&11 WELS | CURRIER PONDS, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6TH, T9 R10&11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
CUSHMAN POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell | CUSHMAN POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CUSHMAN POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sumner | CUSHMAN POND, Sumner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
CUT LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R6 WELS | CUT LAKE, T7 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). | No |
CUXABEXIS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T5&6 R12 WELS | CUXABEXIS LAKE, T5&6 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
DAAQUAM RIVER | North | Aroostook | T11 R17 WELS | DAAQUAM RIVER, T11 R17 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. | Yes |
DAGGETT POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R14 WELS | DAGGETT POND, T7 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
DAICEY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | DAICEY POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DAIGLE PONDS (2) AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | New Canada Plt | DAIGLE PONDS (2) AND TRIBUTARIES, New Canada Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DAVIDSON POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Herseytown Twp | DAVIDSON POND, Herseytown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DAVIS (EDDINGTON) POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Eddington | DAVIS (EDDINGTON) POND, Eddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Davis Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | Yes |
DAVIS (WAPITI) POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R7 WELS | DAVIS (WAPITI) POND, T5 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
DAVIS BROOK | South | York | Shapleigh | DAVIS BROOK, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Mann road downstream to the confluence with the Little Ossipee River: From April 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DAVIS POND | North | Oxford (North) | Rumford | DAVIS POND, Rumford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DAVIS PONDS, 1ST AND 2ND | North | Piscataquis | Guilford, Willimantic | DAVIS PONDS, 1ST AND 2ND, Guilford, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DAVIS PONDS, THIRD AND FOURTH | North | Piscataquis | Willimantic | DAVIS PONDS, THIRD AND FOURTH, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DAVIS STREAM (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING) | North | Piscataquis | Guilford to Willimantic | DAVIS STREAM (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING), Guilford to Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the First Davis Pond to the confluence with Wilson Stream: Closed to fishing from August 16 - September 30. | No |
DAY MOUNTAIN POND | North | Franklin | Avon | DAY MOUNTAIN POND, Avon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
DAYMOND POND | North | Somerset | Moose River | DAYMOND POND, Moose River (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEAD RIVER | North | Somerset | T3 R4 BKP WKR to The Forks Plt | DEAD RIVER, T3 R4 BKP WKR to The Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the outlet of Flagstaff Lake to the head of Grand Falls: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From the head of Grand Falls to the red markers located near the confluence of Spencer Stream, including all unnamed tributaries: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From the red markers located near the confluence of Spencer Stream to the confluence with the Kennebec River at The Forks: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). |
Yes |
DEAD RIVER, NORTH BRANCH | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp to Eustis | DEAD RIVER, NORTH BRANCH, Chain of Ponds Twp to Eustis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
- General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory (Alder Stream Twp), except: FFO (Fly fishing only). Penobscot Indian Territory. - From the King and Bartlett Road Bridge crossing in Jim Pond Twp downstream to the dam on the North Branch of the Dead River in Eustis: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From the dam on the North Branch of the Dead River in Eustis downstream to the Flagstaff Road crossing: General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). |
Yes |
DEAD RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt to Lang Twp | DEAD RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH, Dallas Plt to Lang Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Route 16 bridge in Dallas Plt. to Langtown Mill bridge: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEAD STREAM POND | North | Somerset | West Forks Plt | DEAD STREAM POND, West Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
DEASEY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T3 R7 WELS | DEASEY POND, T3 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEBEC POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | DEBEC POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DEBOULLIE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | DEBOULLIE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 1ST | North | Piscataquis | T2 R10 WELS | DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 1ST, T2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 2ND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R10 WELS | DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 2ND, T2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 3RD | North | Piscataquis | T1&2 R10 WELS | DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 3RD, T1&2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 23 inches. | No |
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 4TH | North | Piscataquis | T1 R10&11 WELS | DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 4TH, T1 R10&11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 6TH | North | Piscataquis | T1&2 R11 | DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 6TH, T1&2 R11 (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DECKER POND #1 | North | Somerset | Caratunk | DECKER POND #1, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
DECKER POND #2 | North | Somerset | Caratunk | DECKER POND #2, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
DEEP LAKE | North | Aroostook | Littleton | DEEP LAKE, Littleton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEER LAKE | South | Hancock | T34 MD | DEER LAKE, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
DEER POND | South | York | Hollis | DEER POND, Hollis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEER POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | DEER POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DEER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | DEER POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DEER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R13 WELS | DEER POND, T3 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEERING (LONGFELLOW) LAKE | North | Aroostook | Orient, Weston | DEERING (LONGFELLOW) LAKE, Orient, Weston (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Daily bag limit and possession limit on smelt: 1 quart. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DEMO POND | North | Somerset | Rockwood Strip | DEMO POND, Rockwood Strip (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DENNY POND | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | DENNY POND, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DENNYS RIVER | South | Washington | Meddybemps to Dennysville | DENNYS RIVER, Meddybemps to Dennysville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). That portion of the Dennys River in the town of Dennysville and Cathance Twp from a red painted marker approximately 100 feet upriver from the mouth of Robinson (Batson) Meadow Spring to a red painted marker approximately 100 feet downriver from Robinson (Batson) Meadow Spring: Closed to all fishing.
(Meddybemps Lake to Dead Stream: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
DEPOT LAKE | North | Aroostook | T13 R16 WELS | DEPOT LAKE, T13 R16 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DEPOT STREAM | North | Aroostook | T12 R17 WELS to T14 R15 WELS | DEPOT STREAM, T12 R17 WELS to T14 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
DESERT POND | South | Kennebec | Mount Vernon | DESERT POND, Mount Vernon (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
DESOLATION POND | North | Somerset | T8 R16 WELS | DESOLATION POND, T8 R16 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
DICKWOOD LAKE | North | Aroostook | Eagle Lake | DICKWOOD LAKE, Eagle Lake (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DIMMICK POND, BIG | North | Somerset | Caratunk | DIMMICK POND, BIG, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DIMMICK POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Caratunk | DIMMICK POND, LITTLE, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DIMMICK POND, MOUNTAIN | North | Somerset | Caratunk | DIMMICK POND, MOUNTAIN, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DINGLEY PONDS, THE THREE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | T4 R5 NBKP | DINGLEY PONDS, THE THREE AND TRIBUTARIES, T4 R5 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
DIXON POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | DIXON POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
DODGE POND | North | Franklin | Rangeley | DODGE POND, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DOE POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | DOE POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DOLBY POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Grindstone Twp, Millinocket, TA R7 WELS | DOLBY POND, Grindstone Twp, Millinocket, TA R7 WELS (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The pipeline is the demarcation between Dolby Pond and West Branch of the Penobscot River. | Yes |
DOLE POND | North | Somerset | Dole Brook Twp | DOLE POND, Dole Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DONNELL POND | South | Hancock | Franklin, T9 SD | DONNELL POND, Franklin, T9 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
DORITY POND | North | Somerset | Hammond Twp | DORITY POND, Hammond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DOUGHNUT POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | DOUGHNUT POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DOUGHTY PONDS, LOWER, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Monson | DOUGHTY PONDS, LOWER, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DOUGLAS POND | North | Somerset | Palmyra | DOUGLAS POND, Palmyra (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DRAKE LAKE | South | Washington | Forest Twp | DRAKE LAKE, Forest Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DRAPER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | DRAPER POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DRESDEN BOG | South | LINCOLN | Alna, Dresden | DRESDEN BOG, Alna, Dresden (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway in the Dresden Bog Dam; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway. | Yes |
DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKE | North | Aroostook | Linneus, New Limerick, Oakfield | DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKE, Linneus, New Limerick, Oakfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DRUMMOND POND | North | Piscataquis | Abbot | DRUMMOND POND, Abbot (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license) (Ice fishing only), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DRURY POND | North | Franklin | Temple | DRURY POND, Temple (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DUBOIS POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp | DUBOIS POND, Prentiss Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
DUCK LAKE | South | Hancock | T4 ND | DUCK LAKE, T4 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of togue. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DUCK POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | DUCK POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
DUCK POND | North | Aroostook | T2 R4 WELS | DUCK POND, T2 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DUCK POND AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | DUCK POND AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DUCKTAIL POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | DUCKTAIL POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
DUCKTRAP RIVER | South | Waldo | Belmont to Lincolnville | DUCKTRAP RIVER, Belmont to Lincolnville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From April 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 10 inches. | No |
DUNCAN POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp | DUNCAN POND, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Closed to smelting in every even-numbered year. The daily bag limit on smelts is 1 quart. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
DUNHAM BROOK (INCLUDING KIWANIS PARK POND) | North | Piscataquis | Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft | DUNHAM BROOK (INCLUDING KIWANIS PARK POND), Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). - From headwaters to first road crossing upstream of the Piscataquis River: Open to open water fishing from April 1 - November 30: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. - From the Piscataquis River upstream to the first road crossing: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
DUNHAM POND | North | Piscataquis | Guilford | DUNHAM POND, Guilford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
DUREPO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Limestone | DUREPO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B. S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Lake open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
DURGIN POND | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | DURGIN POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
DUTTON (SHILOH) POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | DUTTON (SHILOH) POND, Kingfield. (See Shiloh [Dutton] Pond). | No |
DUTTON POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | DUTTON POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
DUTTON POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Amherst, T32 MD | DUTTON POND TRIBUTARIES, Amherst, T32 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
DWINAL POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Winn, Lee | DWINAL POND, Winn, Lee (South Zone). General law stream regulations apply. | No |
EAGLE LAKE | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | EAGLE LAKE, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EAGLE LAKE | North | Aroostook | Eagle Lake, T16 R5&6 WELS, Wallagrass | EAGLE LAKE, Eagle Lake, T16 R5&6 WELS, Wallagrass (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; no minimum length limit; only 1 may exceed 23 inches. No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares). | No |
EAGLE LAKE | South | Hancock | T34 MD | EAGLE LAKE, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
EAGLE LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND) | North | Piscataquis | T7&8 R12 WELS, T7,8,9 R13 WELS | EAGLE LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND), T7&8 R12 WELS, T7,8,9 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
Ice Fishing: Eagle Lake (including Round Pond). B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. Open Water Fishing: Eagle Lake (including Round Pond) and tributaries upstream to the Allagash Wilderness Waterway blazed line. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. From August 16 - September 30: tributaries open to open water fishing: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). |
No |
EAST LAKE | North | Aroostook | T17 R14 WELS | EAST LAKE, T17 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). | No |
EAST LAKE, LITTLE | North | Aroostook | T17 R14 WELS | EAST LAKE, LITTLE, T17 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
EAST POND | South | Kennebec, Somerset | Oakland, Smithfield | EAST POND, Oakland, Smithfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. | Yes |
EAST POND STREAM (THE SERPENTINE) | North | Somerset | Smithfield | EAST POND STREAM (THE SERPENTINE), Smithfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From East Pond to the dam in Smithfield Village: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
EATON BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Brewer | EATON BROOK, Brewer (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the downstream side of Route 9 in Brewer to the Penobscot River: closed to fishing for all species from July 1 - September 30, both days inclusive. (Marine Resources Rule). | No |
EBEEMEE LAKE (EAST AND WEST PONDS) | North | Piscataquis | Brownville, Ebeemee Twp | EBEEMEE LAKE (EAST AND WEST PONDS), Brownville, Ebeemee Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
EBEEMEE LAKE, UPPER | North | Piscataquis | TB R10 WELS, T4 R9 NWP | EBEEMEE LAKE, UPPER, TB R10 WELS, T4 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ECHO LAKE | South | Hancock | Mount Desert | ECHO LAKE, Mount Desert (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). All landlocked salmon between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 2 fish, only one may exceed 22 inches. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ECHO LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T9 R11 WELS | ECHO LAKE, T9 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
ECHO LAKE (CROTCHED POND) | South | Kennebec | Fayette, Mount Vernon, Readfield | ECHO LAKE (CROTCHED POND), Fayette, Mount Vernon, Readfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). (See Taylor Pond Outlet). | Yes |
ECHO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Presque Isle | ECHO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Presque Isle (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to taking live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EDDY POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | EDDY POND, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EDDY POND, BIG | South | Sagadahoc | Topsham | EDDY POND, BIG, Topsham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EDWARDS FAMILY KIDS FISHING POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | EDWARDS FAMILY KIDS FISHING POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EGYPT POND | South | Franklin, Kennebec | Chesterville, Vienna | EGYPT POND, Chesterville, Vienna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
EIGHTEEN POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | EIGHTEEN POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ELAINE POND | North | Franklin | Lowelltown Twp | ELAINE POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
ELBOW LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T3 Indian Purchase Twp | ELBOW LAKE, T3 Indian Purchase Twp. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes). | No |
ELBOW POND, UPPER | North | Piscataquis | T10 R10&11 WELS | ELBOW POND, UPPER, T10 R10&11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ELL (L) POND | South | York | Sanford, Wells | ELL (L) POND, Sanford, Wells (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ELLIS POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | ELLIS POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
ELLIS POND, LITTLE (GARLAND POND) | North | Oxford (North) | Byron | ELLIS POND, LITTLE (GARLAND POND), Byron (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ELM STREAM | North | Piscataquis | Elm Stream Twp, Seboomook Twp | ELM STREAM, Elm Stream Twp, Seboomook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. | No |
ELVIS POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | ELVIS POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
EMBDEN POND | North | Somerset | Embden | EMBDEN POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). The holding of any live baitfish not taken in Embden Pond is prohibited. | No |
ENCHANTED (BULLDOG) POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Upper Enchanted Twp | ENCHANTED (BULLDOG) POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
ENCHANTED POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Upper Enchanted Twp | ENCHANTED POND, LITTLE, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
ENDLESS LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R9 NWP | ENDLESS LAKE, T3 R9 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ESKUTASSIS POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Burlington, Lowell | ESKUTASSIS POND, Burlington, Lowell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
EVERETT POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | EVERETT POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FAHI POND | North | Somerset | Embden | FAHI POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FAIRFIELD RECREATION (PAL) PONDS | North | Somerset | Fairfield | FAIRFIELD RECREATION (PAL) PONDS, Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license).
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
FARMERS BROOK | North | Franklin | Wilton | FARMERS BROOK, Wilton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
FARRINGTON POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell | FARRINGTON POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
FARROW LAKE | South | Washington | Topsfield | FARROW LAKE, Topsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to all fishing from October 1 - December 31. | No |
FAULKNER LAKE | North | Aroostook | Weston | FAULKNER LAKE, Weston (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FELKER POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | FELKER POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FELLOWS POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | FELLOWS POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
FELTS BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Brewer | FELTS BROOK, Brewer (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the downstream side of Route 9 in Brewer to the Penobscot River: closed to fishing for all species from July 1 - September 30, both days inclusive. (Marine Resources Rule). | No |
FEMALE POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R12 WELS | FEMALE POND, T1 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FERGUSON POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R8 WELS | FERGUSON POND, T14 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. ALO with one hook (a single pointed hook or a treble hook) allowed. | No |
FERNALD POND | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain Twp | FERNALD POND, Parlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FIFTH LAKE BROOK (FIFTH PELLETIER BROOK) AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Allagash, T15 R9 WELS, T16 R9 WELS | FIFTH LAKE BROOK (FIFTH PELLETIER BROOK) AND TRIBUTARIES, Allagash, T15 R9 WELS, T16 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
FIFTH LAKE STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock, Washington | T36 MD BPP, T41 MD, T42 MD BPP | FIFTH LAKE STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, T36 MD BPP, T41 MD, T42 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FIRST (BILLINGS) POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | FIRST (BILLINGS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
FISH POND | North | Somerset | Hobbstown Twp | FISH POND, Hobbstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FISH POND | North | Somerset | Moxie Gore | FISH POND, Moxie Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FISH POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | FISH POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
FISH POND | North | Somerset | Thorndike Twp | FISH POND, Thorndike Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FISH POND, BIG AND THOROUGHFARE (TRIBUTARY STREAM UPSTREAM TO LITTLE FISH POND) | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp | FISH POND, BIG AND THOROUGHFARE (TRIBUTARY STREAM UPSTREAM TO LITTLE FISH POND), Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
FISH POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp | FISH POND, LITTLE, Alder Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FISH POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp | FISH POND, LITTLE, Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
FISH RIVER EXCLUDING THOROUGHFARES | North | Aroostook | T13 R8 WELS to the Saint John River in Fort Kent | FISH RIVER EXCLUDING THOROUGHFARES, T13 R8 WELS to the Saint John River in Fort Kent (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply.
- From Fish River Lake downstream to Round Pond: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. - From the Upper Fish River Falls in T14 R8 WELS downstream to St. Froid Lake in T14 R7 WELS: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. - From Eagle Lake in Wallagrass Plt. (including tributaries upstream to the first road or railroad crossing) to the red markers above the Fish River Falls in Fort Kent: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. (See separate listing for Soldier Pond). - From the Fish River Falls in Fort Kent downstream to the St. John River: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to the taking of muskellunge. |
Yes |
FISH RIVER LAKE | North | Aroostook | T13&14 R8 WELS | FISH RIVER LAKE, T13&14 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARE (CONNECTING CROSS AND SQUARE LAKES) | North | AROOSTOOK | Square Lake Twp | FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARE (CONNECTING CROSS AND SQUARE LAKES), Square Lake Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. | No |
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING LONG, MUD, AND CROSS LAKES) | North | Aroostook | T17 R4 WELS, Cross Lake Twp | FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING LONG, MUD, AND CROSS LAKES), T17 R4 WELS, Cross Lake Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on trout, landlocked salmon, and togue: 1 fish. | No |
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING SQUARE, EAGLE, AND SAINT FROID LAKES) | North | Aroostook | T17 R4 WELS, Square Lake Twp, T16 R6 WELS, Winterville Plt, Eagle Lake | FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING SQUARE, EAGLE, AND SAINT FROID LAKES), T17 R4 WELS, Square Lake Twp, T16 R6 WELS, Winterville Plt, Eagle Lake (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to the taking of landlocked salmon year-round under the following: No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches; daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish; the general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply.
- From August 16 - September 30: Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. - From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only). All brook trout must be released alive at once. |
Yes |
FITTS POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Clifton | FITTS POND, Clifton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FLAGSTAFF LAKE | North | Franklin, Somerset | Bigelow Twp, Dead River Twp, Flagstaff Twp, etc. | FLAGSTAFF LAKE, Bigelow Twp, Dead River Twp, Flagstaff Twp, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FLANDERS POND | South | Hancock | Sullivan | FLANDERS POND, Sullivan (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FLATIRON POND | North | Franklin | Davis Twp | FLATIRON POND, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FLINN POND | North | Aroostook | Benedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELS | FLINN POND, Benedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
FLOOD LAKE | South | Washington | Talmadge | FLOOD LAKE, Talmadge (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FLOOD LAKE TRIBUTARIES | South | Washington | Talmadge | FLOOD LAKE TRIBUTARIES, Talmadge (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
FLOOD LAKE, UPPER | South | Washington | Talmadge | FLOOD LAKE, UPPER, Talmadge (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
FLOODS POND | South | Hancock | Otis | FLOODS POND, Otis. Closed to all fishing. | No |
FLYING POND | South | Kennebec | Mount Vernon, Vienna | FLYING POND, Mount Vernon, Vienna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FOGG POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | FOGG POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FOLEY POND AND LITTLE FOLEY POND | North | Somerset | Comstock Twp | FOLEY POND AND LITTLE FOLEY POND, Comstock Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FOLLY POND | South | York | York | FOLLY POND, York. Closed to all fishing. | No |
FOLSOM POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | FOLSOM POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
FORBES POND | South | Hancock | Gouldsboro | FORBES POND, Gouldsboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FOREST POND | South | Oxford (South) | Canton | FOREST POND, Canton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FOSS AND KNOWLTON POND | North | Piscataquis | T2&3 R10 WELS | FOSS AND KNOWLTON POND, T2&3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
FOSS POND | North | Piscataquis | Kingsbury Plt | FOSS POND, Kingsbury Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | No |
FOSTER LAKE | South | Washington | Marion Twp | FOSTER LAKE, Marion Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
FOURTH LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T7 R11 WELS | FOURTH LAKE, T7 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FOURTH POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | FOURTH POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
FOWLER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | FOWLER POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FOWLER POND, LOWER | North | Piscataquis | T6 R9 WELS | FOWLER POND, LOWER, T6 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
FOX POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | FOX POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FOX POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | FOX POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
FOXHOLE POND, ON HEADWATERS OF GREAT FALLS BRANCH BROOK | South | Washington | Deblois | FOXHOLE POND, ON HEADWATERS OF GREAT FALLS BRANCH BROOK, Deblois (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FROST POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11&12 WELS | FROST POND, T3 R11&12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FROST POND | North | Piscataquis | T6 R9 WELS | FROST POND, T6 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
FROST POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | T3 R12 WELS | FROST POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES, T3 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
FRYPAN POND | North | Somerset | Squaretown Twp | FRYPAN POND, Squaretown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
GALILEE POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | GALILEE POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
GAMMON POND | North | Franklin, Somerset | Freeman Twp, New Portland | GAMMON POND, Freeman Twp, New Portland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GARDNER BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS, T15 R10 WELS | GARDNER BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS, T15 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
GARDNER LAKE | South | Washington | East Machias, Marion Twp, Whiting | GARDNER LAKE, East Machias, Marion Twp, Whiting (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GARDNER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES (EXCLUDING THAT FROM GALILEE POND, T15 R9) | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | GARDNER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES (EXCLUDING THAT FROM GALILEE POND, T15 R9), T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
GARDNER POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R7 WELS | GARDNER POND, T5 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GARLAND POND | North | Piscataquis | Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec | GARLAND POND, Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GAUNTLET POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TB R10 WELS | GAUNTLET POND AND TRIBUTARIES, TB R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
GEORGES POND | South | Hancock | Franklin | GEORGES POND, Franklin (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
GETCHEL LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Washington | T43 MD BPP | GETCHEL LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER, T43 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only). All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
GILBERT POND | North | Piscataquis | Parkman | GILBERT POND, Parkman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GILES POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Patten | GILES POND, Patten (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GILMAN POND | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp, New Portland | GILMAN POND, Lexington Twp, New Portland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GILMAN POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | GILMAN POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
GLANCY LAKE | North | Aroostook | New Limerick | GLANCY LAKE, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GLAZIER LAKE | North | Aroostook | T18 R10 WELS | GLAZIER LAKE, T18 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to ice fishing at night for cusk. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. International Water (page A-1). | Yes |
GOODWIN POND | North | Oxford (North) | Adamstown Twp | GOODWIN POND, Adamstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GOOSE POND | South | Hancock | Swans Island | GOOSE POND, Swans Island (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
GOOSE POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Swans Island | GOOSE POND TRIBUTARIES, Swans Island (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
GOOSE RIVER | South | Knox | Camden, Rockport | GOOSE RIVER, Camden, Rockport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | No |
GOOSE RIVER | South | Waldo | Swanville, Belfast | GOOSE RIVER, Swanville, Belfast (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
GOULD POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | GOULD POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
GOULD POND | South | Kennebec | Sidney | GOULD POND, Sidney (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GOULDING LAKE | South | Washington | Robbinston | GOULDING LAKE, Robbinston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GRACE POND | North | Somerset | Upper Enchanted Twp | GRACE POND, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
GRAHAM LAKE | South | Hancock | Ellsworth, Fletchers landing Twp, Mariaville, Waltham | GRAHAM LAKE, Ellsworth, Fletchers landing Twp, Mariaville, Waltham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
GRAND FALLS FLOWAGE (INCLUDING BERRY BROOK FLOWAGE AND GEORGE BROOK FLOWAGE) | South | Washington | Baileyville, Fowler Twp, Indian Twp Res, Princeton | GRAND FALLS FLOWAGE (INCLUDING BERRY BROOK FLOWAGE AND GEORGE BROOK FLOWAGE), Baileyville, Fowler Twp, Indian Twp Res, Princeton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All smallmouth bass caught must be released alive at once. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
- East of a line at McAlisterís Point and north to Spednic Falls: International Water (page A-1). Grand Falls Powerhouse Dam: The fishway and the area within 75 feet of any part of the fishway are closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
GRAND LAKE SEBOEIS | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R7 WELS, T8 R7 WELS | GRAND LAKE SEBOEIS, T7 R7 WELS, T8 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GRAND LAKE STREAM | South | Washington | Grand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping Twp | GRAND LAKE STREAM, Grand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. Closed to all fishing within 150 feet of Grand Lake Stream Dam. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. From April 1 - August 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - 25: All fish caught must be released alive at once, except no size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
GRAND LAKE STREAM CANAL | South | Washington | Grand Lake Stream Plt | GRAND LAKE STREAM CANAL, Grand Lake Stream Plt (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
GRAND LAKE, EAST | South | Aroostook, Washington | Danforth, Forest City Twp, Orient, Weston | GRAND LAKE, EAST, Danforth, Forest City Twp, Orient, Weston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. International Water (page A-1).
East Grand Lake Dam: Fishing upstream from the dam at the top of fishway is lawful (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
No |
GRAND LAKE, WEST (INCLUDING PUG LAKE) | South | Penobscot (South), Washington | T6 ND BPP, T6 R1 NBPP, Grand Lake Stream Plt | GRAND LAKE, WEST (INCLUDING PUG LAKE), T6 ND BPP, T6 R1 NBPP, Grand Lake Stream Plt (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). No minimum length on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 2 fish, only 1 of which may exceed 33 inches. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - 20: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From October 21 - January 31: Closed to all fishing. Closed to all fishing within 150 feet of Grand Lake Stream Dam. Open to ice fishing for all fish during February and March only. The holding of any live baitfish not taken in West Grand Lake and Pug Lake is prohibited. | Yes |
GRANGER POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | GRANGER POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
GRANTS POND | North | Franklin | Massachusetts Gore | GRANTS POND, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
GRASS POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | GRASS POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
GRASS POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | GRASS POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
GRASSY POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | GRASSY POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
GRASSY POND | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp | GRASSY POND, Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
GRASSY POND | South | Washington | T19 MD BPP | GRASSY POND, T19 MD BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
GRASSY POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R12 WELS | GRASSY POND, T2 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
GRAVEL PIT POND | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | GRAVEL PIT POND, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREAT EAST LAKE | South | York | Acton | GREAT EAST LAKE, Acton. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). Minimum length limit on togue: 16 inches. | Yes |
GREAT POND | South | Hancock | Great Pond | GREAT POND, Great Pond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
GREAT POND OUTLET | South | Kennebec | Belgrade | GREAT POND OUTLET, Belgrade (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the outlet dam on Great Pond in Belgrade to the confluence with Long Pond: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 to December 31. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREAT WORKS STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Bradley | GREAT WORKS STREAM, Bradley (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Big Rock in Bradley downstream to Route 178: Open to ice fishing and open water fishing for all fish from December 1 - April 30. - From the downstream side of the Route 178 bridge in Bradley to the Penobscot River: Open to ice fishing and open water fishing for all fish from December 1 - April 30. Closed to all fishing from July 1 through September 30, both days inclusive. |
No |
GREELY POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt | GREELY POND, LITTLE, Dallas Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREEN LAKE | South | Hancock | Dedham, Ellsworth, etc. | GREEN LAKE, Dedham, Ellsworth, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). All landlocked salmon between 17 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 2 fish; only 1 of which may be greater than 20 inches. Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
GREEN LAKE | South | Hancock | T35 MD (located north of the Stud Mill Road) | GREEN LAKE, T35 MD (located north of the Stud Mill Road) (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREEN MOUNTAIN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R6 WELS | GREEN MOUNTAIN POND, T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREEN POND | North | Aroostook | Limestone | GREEN POND, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
GREEN POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | GREEN POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
GREEN POND | North | Aroostook | New Limerick | GREEN POND, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GREEN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R8 WELS | GREEN POND, T7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREENBUSH POND | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | GREENBUSH POND, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREENLAND POND, LITTLE | South | Washington | Danforth | GREENLAND POND, LITTLE, Danforth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GREENLAW BROOK | North | Aroostook | Caswell, Limestone, Caribou | GREENLAW BROOK, Caswell, Limestone, Caribou (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
GREENLAW POND | North | Aroostook | T12 R7&8 WELS | GREENLAW POND, T12 R7&8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
GREENLEAF POND | North | Piscataquis | Abbot | GREENLEAF POND, Abbot (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
GREENWOOD POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic | GREENWOOD POND, BIG, Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
GREENWOOD POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | GREENWOOD POND, LITTLE, Elliottsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GRENIER POND, BIG | North | Somerset | T4 R5 NBKP | GRENIER POND, BIG, T4 R5 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
GRINDSTONE POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | GRINDSTONE POND, Kingfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GRINDSTONE POND | North | Piscataquis | Willimantic | GRINDSTONE POND, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
GULLIVER BROOK | North | Somerset | Plymouth Twp | GULLIVER BROOK, Plymouth Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts).
- From Seboomook Lake upstream to the first road crossing: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). |
No |
HADLEY LAKE | South | Washington | East Machias | HADLEY LAKE, East Machias (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
HADLOCK POND, LOWER | South | Hancock | Mount Desert | HADLOCK POND, LOWER, Mount Desert (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HADLOCK POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Mount Desert | HADLOCK POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES, Mount Desert (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. Tributaries: Closed to all fishing year-round. | Yes |
HAFEY POND | North | Aroostook | T18 R11 WELS | HAFEY POND, T18 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
HALE POND | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp | HALE POND, Alder Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALE POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R10 WELS | HALE POND, T2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALE POND AND OUTLET TO HERSEY TOWN LINE | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | HALE POND AND OUTLET TO HERSEY TOWN LINE, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALEY POND | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt | HALEY POND, Dallas Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALEY POND OUTLET | North | Franklin | Rangeley | HALEY POND OUTLET, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
HALFMILE POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | HALFMILE POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
HALFMILE POND | South | Hancock | Aurora | HALFMILE POND, Aurora (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. | No |
HALFMILE POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Amherst | HALFMILE POND TRIBUTARIES, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
HALFMOON POND | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | HALFMOON POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALFMOON POND | North | Franklin, Oxford (North) | Carthage, Mexico | HALFMOON POND, Carthage, Mexico (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HALFMOON POND | North | Somerset | Saint Albans | HALFMOON POND, Saint Albans (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HALFMOON POND | South | Waldo | Searsport, Prospect | HALFMOON POND, Searsport, Prospect (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALL POND | South | Oxford (South) | Paris | HALL POND, Paris (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motor Vehicles prohibited on ice (does not include ATV & Snowmobile). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HALL POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp | HALL POND, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
HALL POUND OUTLET (INLET STREAM TO DUNCAN POND) | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | HALL POND OUTLET (INLET STREAM TO DUNCAN POND), Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Closed to smelting in every even-numbered year. The daily bag limit on smelt is 1 quart. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
HAMILTON POND | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | HAMILTON POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
HAMMOND POND, LITTLE (JULIES POND) | North | Franklin | Carrabassett Valley | HAMMOND POND, LITTLE (JULIES POND), Carrabassett Valley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HANCOCK POND | South | Hancock | Bucksport | HANCOCK POND, Bucksport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HANCOCK POND | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Denmark, Sebago | HANCOCK POND, Denmark, Sebago (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HANCOCK POND | North | Somerset | Embden, Lexington Twp | HANCOCK POND, Embden, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches).
- CLOSED TO ICE FISHING is that portion within 200 yards of the intake of the water supply of the towns of Anson, North Anson, and Madison. |
No |
HANNIGAN POND | North | Aroostook | New Limerick | HANNIGAN POND, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HANNINGTON POND | North | Aroostook | Reed Plt | HANNINGTON POND, Reed Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
HANSON BROOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Mapleton | HANSON BROOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Mapleton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HARDING POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | HARDING POND, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HARDY POND | North | Piscataquis | Lake View Plt | HARDY POND, Lake View Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HARLOW POND | North | Piscataquis | Parkman | HARLOW POND, Parkman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HARRIMAN POND | South | Hancock | Dedham | HARRIMAN POND, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | No |
HARRIMAN POND | North | Piscataquis | Sebec | HARRIMAN POND, Sebec (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HARRIMAN POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Dedham | HARRIMAN POND TRIBUTARIES, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
HARRIS POND (MILO FARM POND) | North | Piscataquis | Milo | HARRIS POND (MILO FARM POND), Milo (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
HARVEY POND | North | Franklin | Madrid | HARVEY POND, Madrid (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license) (ice fishing only), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HATCASE POND | South | Hancock, Penobscot (South) | Dedham, Eddington | HATCASE POND, Dedham, Eddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Fishing and boating prohibited within 2,000 feet of the intake of the Brewer Water District. | No |
HATCASE POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock, Penobscot | Dedham, Eddington | HATCASE POND TRIBUTARIES, Dedham, Eddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
HAY LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R8 WELS | HAY LAKE, T6 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag and possession limit on smelts: 1 quart. Closed to the taking of smelts from midnight to noon each day. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HAY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R8 WELS | HAY POND, T6 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
HAYMOCK LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T7&8 R11 WELS | HAYMOCK LAKE, T7&8 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
HAYWIRE POND | North | Aroostook | Benedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELS | HAYWIRE POND, Benedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HEALD POND | North | Somerset | Caratunk | HEALD POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
HEALD POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell | HEALD POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
HEARTS POND | South | Hancock | Orland | HEARTS POND, Orland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HEBRON LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Monson | HEBRON LAKE, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). All tributaries except Garland Brook: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
HEDGEHOG POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | HEDGEHOG POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HELEN POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | HELEN POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
HEMLOCK STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Argyle Twp | HEMLOCK STREAM, Argyle Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
HENDERSON POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | HENDERSON POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
HICKS POND | North | Somerset | Palmyra | HICKS POND, Palmyra (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HID POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | HID POND, Kingfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HIGH POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | HIGH POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
HIGHLAND LAKE | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | HIGHLAND LAKE, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HIGHT POND | North | Somerset | Skowhegan | HIGHT POND, Skowhegan (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HILL POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 WELS | HILL POND, T7 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
HILLS POND | North | Franklin | Perkins Twp | HILLS POND, Perkins Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HINCKLEY POND, LOWER | South | Cumberland | South Portland | HINCKLEY POND, LOWER, South Portland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HINCKLEY POND, UPPER | South | Cumberland | South Portland | HINCKLEY POND, UPPER, South Portland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOBART POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS | HOBART POND, T6 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOCTER POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Herseytown Twp | HOCTER POND, Herseytown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HODGDON MILL POND | North | Aroostook | Hodgdon | HODGDON MILL POND, Hodgdon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOLBROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | T2&3 R11 WELS | HOLBROOK POND, T2&3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOLEB POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp, Holeb Twp | HOLEB POND, Attean Twp, Holeb Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From December 1 - March 31: Open to ice fishing at night for cusk, smelt, and yellow perch. | Yes |
HOLT POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton, Naples | HOLT POND, Bridgton, Naples (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
HOOPER (LITTLE SABATTUS) POND | South | Androscoggin | Greene | HOOPER (LITTLE SABATTUS) POND, Greene (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
HOPKINS POND | South | Hancock, Penobscot (South) | Clifton, Mariaville | HOPKINS POND, Clifton, Mariaville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
HORN POND | South | York | Acton | HORN POND, Acton. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. Signs posted at the downstream extent of the Great East Dam Outlet Canal denotes the boundary between Horn Pond and the Salmon Falls River. | Yes |
HORNE POND | South | York | Limington | HORNE POND, Limington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Oxford (North) | Andover | HORSESHOE POND, Andover (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | HORSESHOE POND, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | HORSESHOE POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | HORSESHOE POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | HORSESHOE POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Franklin | Coburn Gore | HORSESHOE POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | HORSESHOE POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | East Moxie Twp | HORSESHOE POND, East Moxie Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell, Stoneham | HORSESHOE POND, Lovell, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | HORSESHOE POND, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | HORSESHOE POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Aroostook | T11 R10 WELS | HORSESHOE POND, T11 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Somerset | T3 R5 BKP WKR | HORSESHOE POND, T3 R5 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HORSESHOE POND | North | Piscataquis | Willimantic | HORSESHOE POND, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOSEA PUG LAKE | South | Washington | T26 ED BPP | HOSEA PUG LAKE, T26 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOT BROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Aroostook, Washington | Bancroft, Danforth, T8 R3 NBPP, T8 R4 NBPP | HOT BROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER, Bancroft, Danforth, T8 R3 NBPP, T8 R4 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HOT POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS | HOT POND, T6 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HOUSTON POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | T6&7 R9 NWP | HOUSTON POND, BIG, T6&7 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to ice fishing during the month of February only. S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person) (except that 5 lines may be used from sunset to sunrise while fishing for cusk), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
HOUSTON POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Katahdin Iron Works Twp | HOUSTON POND, LITTLE, Katahdin Iron Works Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
HOWARD LAKE | South | Washington | Calais, Robbinston | HOWARD LAKE, Calais, Robbinston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HUDSON POND | North | Piscataquis | T6 R10 WELS | HUDSON POND, T6 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
HUDSON POND, UPPER, AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T11 R10 WELS | HUDSON POND, UPPER, AND OUTLET, T11 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
HUMPBACK BOG | South | Hancock | T28 MD | HUMPBACK BOG, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
HUNNEWELL LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Saint John Plt | HUNNEWELL LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Saint John Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout, landlocked salmon, and togue: 1 fish. | No |
HUNTER (TOWN LINE) POND | North | Aroostook | Linneus | HUNTER (TOWN LINE) POND, Linneus (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
HUNTLEY POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | HUNTLEY POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
HURD POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R10 WELS | HURD POND, T2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Minimum length limit on togue: 14 inches, only 1 of which may be between 14 and 18 inches and only 1 of which may exceed 18 inches. | No |
HURD POND, BIG AND LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T6 R15 WELS | HURD POND, BIG AND LITTLE, T6 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
HURRICANE POND | North | Franklin | Kibby Twp | HURRICANE POND, Kibby Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
HUSSEY POND | North | Piscataquis | Blanchard Twp | HUSSEY POND, Blanchard Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
HUSTON BROOK | North | Franklin, Somerset | Dead River Twp, Carrabassett Valley | HUSTON BROOK, Dead River Twp, Carrabassett Valley (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
HUSTON BROOK POND | North | Somerset | Dead River Twp | HUSTON BROOK POND, Dead River Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
HUTCHINSON POND | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp | HUTCHINSON POND, Albany Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN LAKE | South | Washington | Whiting | INDIAN LAKE, Whiting (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish, only 1 may exceed 12 inches. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN POND | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Big Moose Twp, Chase Stream Twp, Indian Stream Twp, Sapling Twp | INDIAN POND, Big Moose Twp, Chase Stream Twp, Indian Stream Twp, Sapling Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN POND | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood | INDIAN POND, Greenwood (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN POND | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp | INDIAN POND, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
INDIAN POND | North | Somerset | Saint Albans | INDIAN POND, Saint Albans (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R12 WELS | INDIAN POND, T7 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. | No |
INDIAN POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | INDIAN POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
INDIAN POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | INDIAN POND, BIG, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
INDIAN POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp | INDIAN POND, LITTLE, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
INDIAN POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Saint Albans | INDIAN POND, LITTLE, Saint Albans (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
INDIAN POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Squaretown Twp | INDIAN POND, LITTLE, Squaretown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
INDIAN PONDS, BIG AND LITTLE | North | Franklin | Lowelltown Twp | INDIAN PONDS, BIG AND LITTLE, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
INDIAN STREAM | North | Somerset | Saint Albans, Palmyra | INDIAN STREAM, Saint Albans, Palmyra (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
INGALLS (FOSTER) POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | INGALLS (FOSTER) POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
IRELAND POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R8 WELS | IRELAND POND, T7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
IRON POND | North | Somerset | Hobbstown Twp | IRON POND, Hobbstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
IRONBOUND (WENTWORTH) POND | North | Somerset | Solon, Athens | IRONBOUND (WENTWORTH) POND, Solon, Athens (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
IRONBOUND POND | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp | IRONBOUND POND, Alder Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
ISLAND POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | ISLAND POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
ISLAND POND | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Harrison, Waterford | ISLAND POND, Harrison, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
ISLAND POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R8 WELS | ISLAND POND, T14 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ISLAND POND | North | Piscataquis | T9&10 R10 WELS | ISLAND POND, T9&10 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ISLAND POND AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | ISLAND POND AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
ISLAND POND, BIG | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | ISLAND POND, BIG, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ISLAND POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | ISLAND POND, LITTLE, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Little Island Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
JACKSON BROOK LAKE | South | Washington | Brookton Twp, Forest Twp | JACKSON BROOK LAKE, Brookton Twp, Forest Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JACKSON POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10&11 WELS | JACKSON POND, T3 R10&11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
JACKSON POND (JORDAN POND) | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | JACKSON POND (JORDAN POND), T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
JACOB BUCK POND | South | Hancock | Bucksport | JACOB BUCK POND, Bucksport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JAMES POND | South | Washington | Charlotte | JAMES POND, Charlotte (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JAMES POND | South | Lincoln | Somerville | JAMES POND, Somerville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
JAQUITH POND | North | Piscataquis | Brownville | JAQUITH POND, Brownville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
JELLISON HILL POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | JELLISON HILL POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLE | South | Hancock | Amherst | JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLE, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Amherst | JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIES, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
JERRY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Millinocket | JERRY POND, Millinocket (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JERRY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R7 WELS | JERRY POND, T5 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
JEWETT (5 KEZARS) POND | South | Oxford (South) | Stoneham, Waterford | JEWETT (5 KEZARS) POND, Stoneham, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
JIM POND | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | JIM POND, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI. Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; no minimum length limit; only 1 may exceed 23 inches. | No |
JIM POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin, Somerset | Jim Pond Twp, King and Bartlett Twp | JIM POND, LITTLE, Jim Pond Twp, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JOES POND | North | Oxford (North) | Rumford | JOES POND, Rumford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
JOHNNY AYERS BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | T2 R9 NWP | JOHNNY AYERS BROOK, T2 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
JOHNNY MACK BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Orono | JOHNNY MACK BROOK, Orono (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | No |
JOHNS POND | North | Franklin | Davis Twp | JOHNS POND, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
JOHNSON POND | North | Piscataquis | T8 R14 WELS | JOHNSON POND, T8 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
JOHNSON POND | South | Kennebec | Waterville | JOHNSON POND, Waterville. Closed to all fishing. | No |
JO-MARY LAKE, LOWER | North | Piscataquis | TA R10 WELS, T1 R9&10 WELS | JO-MARY LAKE, LOWER, TA R10 WELS, T1 R9&10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
JO-MARY LAKE, MIDDLE, (INCLUDING TURKEYTAIL LAKE) | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | TA R10 WELS, T4 Indian Purchase Twp | JO-MARY LAKE, MIDDLE, (INCLUDING TURKEYTAIL LAKE), TA R10 WELS, T4 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JO-MARY LAKE, UPPER | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | TA&B R10 WELS, Veazie Gore | JO-MARY LAKE, UPPER, TA&B R10 WELS, Veazie Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. | No |
JO-MARY POND | North | Piscataquis | TB R10 WELS | JO-MARY POND, TB R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JO-MARY STREAM, UPPER | North | Piscataquis | Veazie Gore, T4 Indian Purchase Twp | JO-MARY STREAM, UPPER, Veazie Gore, T4 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
JONES POND | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | JONES POND, Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
JONES POND | South | Hancock | Gouldsboro | JONES POND, Gouldsboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JONES POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T7&8 R8 WELS | JONES POND, T7&8 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
JONES POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T20 R11&12 WELS | JONES POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T20 R11&12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
JORDAN POND | South | Hancock | Mount Desert | JORDAN POND, Mount Desert (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 23 inches: 1 fish. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JORDAN RIVER | South | Cumberland | Raymond | JORDAN RIVER, Raymond. (See Sebago Lake). | No |
JUG STREAM | South | Kennebec | Monmouth | JUG STREAM, Monmouth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the outlet of Annabessacook Lake to the confluence with Cobbosseecontee Lake: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
JUNIOR LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | Lakeville, T5 R1 NBPP | JUNIOR LAKE, Lakeville, T5 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
JUNIPER KNEE POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | JUNIPER KNEE POND, Elliottsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
KAMANKEAG POND | North | Franklin | Davis Twp | KAMANKEAG POND, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
KATAHDIN LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T3 R8 WELS | KATAHDIN LAKE, T3 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats or outboard motors permitted. | No |
KEELY LAKE | South | Washington | Marshfield | KEELY LAKE, Marshfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KEENES LAKE | South | Washington | Calais | KEENES LAKE, Calais (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KEEWAYDIN LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Stoneham | KEEWAYDIN LAKE, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KELLY POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R12 WELS | KELLY POND, T2 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
KENDUSKEAG STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Garland to Bangor | KENDUSKEAG STREAM, Garland to Bangor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From Garland Pond Dam downstream to the southernmost Route 15 crossing: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). All brown trout and landlocked salmon must be released alive at once. - From the southernmost Route 15 crossing downstream to the Harlow Street Bridge: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). All brown trout and landlocked salmon must be released alive at once. April 1 - June 30: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 8 inches. July 1 - September 15: Closed to all fishing. September 16 - October 15: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 8 inches. - From the Harlow Street Bridge downstream to the Maine Central Railroad Bridge in Bangor: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Closed to all fishing from July 1 through September 30, both days inclusive (Marine Resources Rule). |
Yes |
KENNEBAGO LAKE, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES, INCLUDING BIG SAG BROOK | North | Franklin | Davis Twp | KENNEBAGO LAKE, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES, INCLUDING BIG SAG BROOK, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from April 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 6 inches, only one brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Tributaries (except Kennebago River): FFO (Fly fishing only). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 6 inches, only one brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to fishing after August 15. | No |
KENNEBAGO LAKE, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Stetsontown Twp | KENNEBAGO LAKE, LITTLE, Stetsontown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
KENNEBAGO RIVER | North | Franklin, Oxford (North) | Seven Ponds Twp to Rangeley | KENNEBAGO RIVER, Seven Ponds Twp to Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Tributaries: FFO (Fly fishing only), and closed to fishing after August 15.
- The Logans, so called, from upper (Mahaney) dam upstream to red markers: Open to open water fishing April 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily limit on trout: 5 fish. Minimum length limit on trout: 6 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches. - From lower (Kennebago Falls) dam downstream to the red marker at the confluence of Cupsuptic Lake: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). - That section of river in Lower Cupsuptic Twp known as the spawning beds approximately 200 yards long between red markers: Closed to fishing after September 15. |
No |
KENNEBEC RIVER | North | Somerset | Indian Stream Twp to Skowhegan | KENNEBEC RIVER, Indian Stream Twp to Skowhegan (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From Indian Pond Dam in Indian Stream Twp, Somerset County, downstream to the upstream side of the Abenaki (lower) Dam in Madison (see separate listing for Wyman Lake): CI (Closed to ice fishing). From April 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length limit on Rainbow trout and round whitefish: 18 inches. Minimum length limit on brook trout: 14 inches. Minimum length limit on brown trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. Kids fishing areas (under 16 years of age may use worms as bait): - From the Abenaki (lower) Dam in Madison downstream to the red markers near the Skowhegan Rest Area: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. (From Carrabassett Stream Inlet, just north of Route 23, to The Chops: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
KENNEBEC RIVER | South | Somerset, Kennebec | Skowhegan to Augusta | KENNEBEC RIVER, Skowhegan to Augusta (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the red markers near the Skowhegan Rest Area downstream to the upstream side of Lockwood (lower) Dam in Waterville and Winslow: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. Kids fishing areas (under 16 years of age may use worms as bait): - From the downstream side of the Lockwood Dam to the downstream side of the power lines located about 4,200 feet above the Calumet Bridge in Augusta (head of tidewater): CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: ALO (single hook). Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length on trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. Striped Bass - From May 1 - June 30, inclusive: ALO (single hook); use or possession of marine bait, dead or alive, is prohibited; any striped bass caught shall be immediately released alive, without further injury, to the waters from which they were taken. (From Carrabassett Stream Inlet, just north of Route 23, to The Chops: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
KENNEBEC RIVER TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Moscow, Bingham, Concord Twp, Embden, Solon, etc. | KENNEBEC RIVER TRIBUTARIES, Moscow, Bingham, Concord Twp, Embden, Solon, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: All Kennebec River tributaries from the Wyman Dam in Moscow to Williams Dam in Solon are closed to all fishing until June 1. For additional regulations and exceptions see Austin Stream. | No |
KENNEBEC RIVER, EAST OUTLET | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Big Moose Twp, Sapling Twp | KENNEBEC RIVER, EAST OUTLET, Big Moose Twp, Sapling Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Moosehead Lake downstream to the red markers at Indian Pond: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), From April 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout, landlocked salmon, and togue: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on brook trout and landlocked salmon: 14 inches. All brook trout between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. No minimum length limit on togue. General law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From October 1 - 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
- From the dam at Moosehead Lake to yellow markers at tail of Beach Pool: Open to open water fishing from November 1 - March 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). East Outlet Dam: The fishway and the area within 50 feet of any part of the fishway is closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
KENNEBEC RIVER, WEST OUTLET | North | Somerset | Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant, Misery Gore Twp, Sapling Twp | KENNEBEC RIVER, WEST OUTLET, Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant, Misery Gore Twp, Sapling Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from April 1 - August 15: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). General law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From August 16 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). All landlocked salmon caught must be released alive at once. | Yes |
KENNEBUNK PLAINS POND | South | York | Kennebunk | KENNEBUNK PLAINS POND, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
KENNEBUNK PLAINS POND TRIBUTARIES | South | York | Kennebunk | KENNEBUNK PLAINS POND TRIBUTARIES, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
KENNEBUNK POND | South | York | Lyman | KENNEBUNK POND, Lyman (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KEOKA LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Waterford | KEOKA LAKE, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KEYS POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sweden | KEYS POND, Sweden (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KEZAR LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell, Stoneham | KEZAR LAKE, Lovell, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 23 inches. Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KIBBY STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Franklin | Kibby Twp, King and Bartlett Twp | KIBBY STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Kibby Twp, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
KIDNEY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | KIDNEY POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
KILGORE POND | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp | KILGORE POND, Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KILGORE POND, UPPER | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp | KILGORE POND, UPPER, Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KILLMAN (SELMORE) POND | South | Hancock | T4 ND | KILLMAN (SELMORE) POND, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
KIMBALL POND | South | Franklin, Kennebec | New Sharon, Vienna | KIMBALL POND, New Sharon, Vienna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KIMBALL POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R8 WELS | KIMBALL POND, T5 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
KIMBALL POND, LOWER | South | Oxford (South) | Fryeburg | KIMBALL POND, LOWER, Fryeburg. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply, except: Smelt dipping is allowed between sunset and 12:00 midnight with nets not greater than 18 inches in diameter. | Yes |
KING AND BARTLETT LAKE | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | KING AND BARTLETT LAKE, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
KING LAKE, LITTLE, AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | KING LAKE, LITTLE, AND TRIBUTARIES, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
KING POND | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp | KING POND, Bowtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KING POND AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Great Pond | KING POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Great Pond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
KINGSBURY POND | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Kingsbury Plt., Mayfield Twp | KINGSBURY POND, Kingsbury Plt., Mayfield Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). During the open water season pond is closed to taking smelts from midnight to noon. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
- Thoroughfare from Mayfield Pond: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). |
Yes |
KIRBY LAKE (THE MUCK) | South | Waldo | Belfast | KIRBY LAKE (THE MUCK), Belfast (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
KNICKERBOCKER LAKES | South | Lincoln | Boothbay | KNICKERBOCKER LAKES, Boothbay (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KNIGHT POND | South | York | South Berwick | KNIGHT POND, South Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
KNIGHTS POND | North | Somerset | Squaretown Twp | KNIGHTS POND, Squaretown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
L POND | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | L POND, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
LAKE ARROWHEAD (OSSIPEE FLOWAGE, LEDGEMERE POND) | South | York | Limerick, Waterboro | LAKE ARROWHEAD (OSSIPEE FLOWAGE, LEDGEMERE POND), Limerick, Waterboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From April 1 - June 30: All bass must be released alive at once. From July 1 - March 31: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
LAKE CHRISTOPHER | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood, Woodstock | LAKE CHRISTOPHER, Greenwood, Woodstock. (See Bryant Pond). | No |
LAKE COMO | North | Somerset | Harmony | LAKE COMO, Harmony (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
LAKE GEORGE | North | Somerset | Canaan, Skowhegan | LAKE GEORGE, Canaan, Skowhegan (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LAKE WOOD | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | LAKE WOOD, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats prohibited. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LAMBERT LAKE | South | Washington | T11 R3 NBPP | LAMBERT LAKE, T11 R3 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LANE BROOK POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R6 WELS | LANE BROOK POND, T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
LANE POND | North | Somerset | Comstock Twp | LANE POND, Comstock Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
LANE POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Hammond Twp | LANE POND, LITTLE, Hammond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LANG POND | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | LANG POND, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
LANG POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | LANG POND, LITTLE, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
LARD POND | South | Androscoggin | Turner | LARD POND, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
LAWTON POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Mount Chase | LAWTON POND, Mount Chase (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LAZY TOM POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R13 WELS | LAZY TOM POND, T1 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LEAD MOUNTAIN POND, UPPER | South | Hancock | T22 MD, T28 MD | LEAD MOUNTAIN POND, UPPER, T22 MD, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), except that smelts may be taken from the unnamed tributary which originates at Pinnacle Mountain and flows into a cove at the northeast corner of the pond. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LEAVITT BROOK | South | York | Limerick | LEAVITT BROOK, Limerick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the F.R. Carroll facility access road (Dole Ridge Road) to the first downstream dam: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
LEAVITT POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | LEAVITT POND, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LEDGE (BALD LEDGE) POND | South | Washington | Charlotte | LEDGE (BALD LEDGE) POND, Charlotte (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LEDGE POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | LEDGE POND, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LEVENSELLER POND | South | Waldo | Lincolnville, Searsmont | LEVENSELLER POND, Lincolnville, Searsmont (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
LEWY LAKE | South | Washington | Indian Twp Res, Princeton, etc. | LEWY LAKE, Indian Twp Res, Princeton, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on smallmouth bass: 1 fish; no minimum length limit on smallmouth bass; all smallmouth bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. | Yes |
LILY (MERRILL) POND | North | Somerset | Concord Twp | LILY (MERRILL) POND, Concord Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LILY BAY BROOK (NORTH BROOK) | North | Piscataquis | Lily Bay Twp | LILY BAY BROOK (NORTH BROOK), Lily Bay Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the red markers at the lake upstream to the old fish hatchery concrete dam, closed to all fishing. | No |
LILY LAKE | South | Washington | Trescott Twp | LILY LAKE, Trescott Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LILY PAD POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | LILY PAD POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
LILY POND | South | Hancock | Deer Isle | LILY POND, Deer Isle (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LILY POND | South | Lincoln | Edgecomb | LILY POND, Edgecomb (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
LILY POND | South | Hancock | Gouldsboro | LILY POND, Gouldsboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
LILY POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | LILY POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LILY POND | North | Franklin | New Vineyard | LILY POND, New Vineyard (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LILY POND (CHANDLER MILL POND) | South | Cumberland | New Gloucester | LILY POND (CHANDLER MILL POND), New Gloucester (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LIMESTONE STREAM | North | Aroostook | Limestone, Fort Fairfield | LIMESTONE STREAM, Limestone, Fort Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(From Durepo Lake to the Canadian border: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
LINCOLN POND | North | Oxford (North) | Parkertown Twp | LINCOLN POND, Parkertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LINCOLN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 Indian Purchase Twp | LINCOLN POND, T4 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LITTLE (HORSESHOE) POND | South | Hancock | Franklin | LITTLE (HORSESHOE) POND, Franklin (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LITTLE POND | South | Lincoln | Damariscotta | LITTLE POND, Damariscotta (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats prohibited. From April 1 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). From October 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Closed to all fishing from November 1 - March 31. | Yes |
LITTLE POND | South | Waldo | Liberty | LITTLE POND, Liberty (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to ice fishing January and February only. Closed to all fishing in March. | Yes |
LITTLE POND (LITTLE MOOSE POND) | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | LITTLE POND (LITTLE MOOSE POND), Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
LITTLE RIVER | South | York | Lebanon to Berwick | LITTLE RIVER, Lebanon to Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Fall Road downstream to Hubbard Road: Open to open water fishing from April 1 - October 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
LITTLEFIELD POND | South | York | Sanford | LITTLEFIELD POND, Sanford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOBSTER LAKE | North | Piscataquis | East Middlesex Canal Grant, Lobster Twp, Northeast Carry Twp, TX R14 WELS | LOBSTER LAKE, East Middlesex Canal Grant, Lobster Twp, Northeast Carry Twp, TX R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 20 inches. Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. Open water fishing restricted to 1 line per person. Open to ice fishing during the month of February only: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). | No |
LOBSTER LAKE, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Lobster Twp | LOBSTER LAKE, LITTLE, Lobster Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
LOBSTER STREAM | North | Piscataquis | Northeast Carry Twp | LOBSTER STREAM, Northeast Carry Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. | No |
LOCKE POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | LOCKE POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LOGAN LAKE | North | Aroostook | Houlton | LOGAN LAKE, Houlton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONE JACK POND | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | LONE JACK POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
LONG (LITTLE LONG) POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | LONG (LITTLE LONG) POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
LONG BOG | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | LONG BOG, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG COVE POND | North | Franklin | Phillips | LONG COVE POND, Phillips (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
LONG LAKE | South | Cumberland | Bridgton, Harrison, Naples | LONG LAKE, Bridgton, Harrison, Naples (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG LAKE | South | Washington | Indian Twp Res, Princeton | LONG LAKE, Indian Twp Res, Princeton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on smallmouth bass: 1 fish; no minimum length limit on smallmouth bass; all smallmouth bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. | Yes |
LONG LAKE | North | Aroostook | Madawaska, Saint Agatha, T17 R3&4 WELS | LONG LAKE, Madawaska, Saint Agatha, T17 R3&4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Only 1 landlocked salmon may exceed 16 inches. Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time ice forms in the fall until April 30. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares).
- Tributaries downstream of the first road crossing: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Only 1 landlocked salmon may exceed 16 inches. The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. |
No |
LONG LAKE | South | Washington | Marion Twp | LONG LAKE, Marion Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG LAKE | North | Aroostook | Oakfield | LONG LAKE, Oakfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LONG LAKE AND OUTLET TO LONG LAKE DAM (INCLUDING HARVEY POND) | North | Aroostook | T11 R13 WELS, T12 R13 WELS | LONG LAKE AND OUTLET TO LONG LAKE DAM (INCLUDING HARVEY POND) AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY BLAZED LINE, T11 R13 WELS, T12 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Minimum length on whitefish: 18 inches. From August 16 - September 30: tributaries open to open water fishing: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. Minimum length on whitefish: 18 inches. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). | No |
LONG POND | South | Hancock | Aurora, Great Pond | LONG POND, Aurora, Great Pond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | South | Kennebec | Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome | LONG POND, Belgrade, Mount Vernon, Rome (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Elliottsville Twp, T7 R9 NWP | LONG POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Elliottsville Twp, T7 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
LONG POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | LONG POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Opens to open water fishing May 15: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to fishing from a point at the mouth of brook at north end of pond to a point 150 feet down the pond; points to be plainly marked. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Closed to open water fishing from December 1 - May 14. | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Somerset | Dole Brook Twp | LONG POND, Dole Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
LONG POND | North | Somerset | Forsyth Twp, Holeb Twp | LONG POND, Forsyth Twp, Holeb Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Somerset | Jackman, Long Pond Twp | LONG POND, Jackman, Long Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Churchill Stream and Upper Churchill Stream from Long Pond upstream to the red markers, and Parlin Stream from Long Pond upstream to the bridge at Route 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
LONG POND | South | Kennebec, Lincoln | Jefferson, Somerville, Windsor | LONG POND, Jefferson, Somerville, Windsor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | LONG POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
LONG POND | South | Hancock | Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor | LONG POND, Mount Desert and Southwest Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). All landlocked salmon 17-20 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 2 fish; only 1 of which may be greater than 20 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | South | York | Parsonsfield | LONG POND, Parsonsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Areas in the pond within 100 feet of the mouth of any tributary are closed to the taking of smelts. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | LONG POND, Sandy River Plt. (See Beaver Mountain Lake). | No |
LONG POND | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | LONG POND, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Long Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
LONG POND | South | Hancock | Sullivan | LONG POND, Sullivan (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
LONG POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | LONG POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS, T1 R11 WELS | LONG POND, TA R11 WELS, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND | North | Somerset | Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant | LONG POND, Taunton and Raynham Academy Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LONG POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Franklin | Townships D and E | LONG POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Townships D and E (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
LONG POND ON THE LITTLE MAGALLOWAY RIVER | North | Oxford (North) | Lynchtown Twp | LONG POND ON THE LITTLE MAGALLOWAY RIVER, Lynchtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
LONG POND STREAM | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | LONG POND STREAM, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Closed to fishing after August 15. | No |
LONG POND, LITTLE | South | Hancock | Seal Harbor | LONG POND, LITTLE, Seal Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 8 inches. | No |
LONG POND, LITTLE | South | Hancock | T10 SD | LONG POND, LITTLE, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
LONG POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Seal Harbor | LONG POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIES, Seal Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
LONGLEY LAKE | North | Aroostook | Orient | LONGLEY LAKE, Orient (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
LONGLEY POND | North | Piscataquis | T6 R13 WELS | LONGLEY POND, T6 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
LOON LAKE | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt, Rangeley | LOON LAKE, Dallas Plt, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). Motorboats prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOON LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T6 R15 WELS | LOON LAKE, T6 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
LOON POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | LOON POND, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOON POND | South | Hancock | T40 MD | LOON POND, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOST POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | LOST POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
LOST POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | LOST POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
LOST POND | North | Somerset | Pleasant Ridge Plt | LOST POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOST POND | North | Somerset | Russell Pond Twp | LOST POND, Russell Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
LOST POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | LOST POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
LOST POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R7 WELS | LOST POND, T7 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
LOVE LAKE | South | Washington | Crawford, T19 ED BPP | LOVE LAKE, Crawford, T19 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LOVEWELL POND | South | Oxford (South) | Fryeburg | LOVEWELL POND, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LUFKIN POND | North | Franklin | Phillips | LUFKIN POND, Phillips (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LUNKSOOS LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 R7 WELS | LUNKSOOS LAKE, T4 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LURVEY BROOK | South | Hancock | Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor | LURVEY BROOK, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor. Closed to all fishing. | No |
LUTHER POND | North | Somerset | Thorndike Twp | LUTHER POND, Thorndike Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
LYFORD POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | LYFORD POND, BIG, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
LYFORD PONDS, LITTLE (1ST AND 2ND) | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant East Twp, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | LYFORD PONDS, LITTLE (1ST AND 2ND), Bowdoin College Grant East Twp, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MACDOUGALL POND | North | Somerset | Caratunk | MACDOUGALL POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license) (ice fishing only), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MACHIAS LAKE, BIG | North | Aroostook | T12 R8 WELS | MACHIAS LAKE, BIG, T12 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time the ice forms in the fall until April 30. | No |
MACHIAS LAKE, LITTLE | North | Aroostook | Nashville Plantation | MACHIAS LAKE, LITTLE, Nashville Plantation (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time ice forms in the fall until April 30. | No |
MACHIAS LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 5TH | South | Washington | T36 MD BPP, T37 MD BPP | MACHIAS LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 5TH, T36 MD BPP, T37 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
MACHIAS LAKES, 3RD AND 4TH | South | Hancock, Washington | T42&43 MD BPP, T5 ND | MACHIAS LAKES, 3RD AND 4TH, T42&43 MD BPP, T5 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. | Yes |
MACHIAS RIVER | North | Aroostook | T12 R8 WELS to Ashland | MACHIAS RIVER, T12 R8 WELS to Ashland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
MACWAHOC LAKE, LOWER | North | Aroostook | T2 R4 WELS | MACWAHOC LAKE, LOWER, T2 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MACWAHOC LAKE, UPPER | North | Aroostook | Sherman, T3 R4 WELS | MACWAHOC LAKE, UPPER, Sherman, T3 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MADAWASKA BROOK ON THE MADAWASKA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | North | Somerset | Palmyra | MADAWASKA BROOK ON THE MADAWASKA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Palmyra (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
MADAWASKA LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MADAWASKA LAKE) | North | Aroostook | T16 R4 WELS, Westmanland | MADAWASKA LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MADAWASKA LAKE), T16 R4 WELS, Westmanland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to ice fishing from February 15 - March 31. S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Tributaries upstream to the first road crossing: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Lake open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MADAWASKA RIVER, LITTLE | North | Aroostook | T14 R5 WELS to Caribou | MADAWASKA RIVER, LITTLE, T14 R5 WELS to Caribou (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the bridge on the Grimes Road in Caribou upstream to the Route 1 bridge in Connor Twp: from June 15 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. (River and tributaries from Madawaska Dam to Grimes Mill Road: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
MAGALLOWAY RIVER INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES ABOVE PARMACHENEE LAKE | North | Oxford (North) | Bowmantown Twp to Magalloway Plt | MAGALLOWAY RIVER INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES ABOVE PARMACHENEE LAKE, Bowmantown Twp to Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- Upstream of Aziscohos Lake, including tributaries above Parmachenee Lake: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. From August 16 - September 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - Downstream of Aziscohos Lake Dam to the border with New Hampshire: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Use of barbed hooks is prohibited. All brook trout caught must be released alive at once. From August 16 - September 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From Bennettís Covered Bridge in Lincoln Plt. to red markers approximately 1,300 feet upstream: From June 1 - August 15, persons under 16 years of age wishing to fish under the S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]) regulation may do so only from the shore with barbless hooks; all other length and bag limits apply. |
No |
MAGALLOWAY RIVER, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Oxford (North) | Parmachenee Twp, Lynchtown Twp | MAGALLOWAY RIVER, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES, UPSTREAM OF THE RED MARKERS JUST NORTH OF SUNDAY POND, Parmachenee Twp, Lynchtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
MAIN STREAM | South | Hancock | Great Pond | MAIN STREAM, Great Pond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Downstream of the Stud Mill Road Bridge: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | No |
MAINE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Washington | Princeton, Alexander, Big Lake Twp | MAINE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, Princeton, Alexander, Big Lake Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. | No |
MAINSTREAM | North | Somerset | Harmony | MAINSTREAM, Harmony. (See Sebasticook River). | No |
MAINSTREAM POND | North | Somerset | Harmony, Ripley | MAINSTREAM POND, Harmony, Ripley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
MALABEAM LAKE | North | Aroostook | Limestone | MALABEAM LAKE, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
MANHANOCK POND (NORTHWEST POND) | North | Piscataquis | Parkman, Sangerville | MANHANOCK POND (NORTHWEST POND), Parkman, Sangerville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MANTLE LAKE | North | Aroostook | Presque Isle | MANTLE LAKE, Presque Isle (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MARANACOOK LAKE | South | Kennebec | Readfield, Winthrop | MARANACOOK LAKE, Readfield, Winthrop (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MARDEN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T1 R8 WELS | MARDEN POND, T1 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MARKHAM POND | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | MARKHAM POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Closed to fishing August 15 - September 30. | No |
MARR POND | North | Piscataquis | Sangerville | MARR POND, Sangerville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MARTIN (LONG) POND | North | Somerset | The Forks Plt | MARTIN (LONG) POND, The Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MARY PETUCHE POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | MARY PETUCHE POND, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Subject to Tribal regulation and will be posted. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
MASSACHUSETTS BOG | North | Franklin | Massachusetts Gore | MASSACHUSETTS BOG, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (FIRST LAKE) | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R8 WELS | MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (FIRST LAKE), T6 R8 WELS. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to the taking and use of live baitfish. Outboard motors permitted. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (SECOND LAKE) | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | Trout Brook Twp | MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (SECOND LAKE), Trout Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to the taking and use of live baitfish. Outboard motors permitted. | No |
MATTAGODUS STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Carroll Plt | MATTAGODUS STREAM, Carroll Plt (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: South of Route 6: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | No |
MATTAKEUNK (SILVER) LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | Lee | MATTAKEUNK (SILVER) LAKE, Lee (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, BIG | South | Penobscot (South) | T2&3 R9 NWP | MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, BIG, T2&3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, LITTLE | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R9 NWP | MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, LITTLE, T3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MATTAMISCONTIS STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | T2 R9 NWP, Cedar Lake Twp | MATTAMISCONTIS STREAM, T2 R9 NWP, Cedar Lake Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MATTANAWCOOK POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | MATTANAWCOOK POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
MATTASEUNK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Molunkus Twp | MATTASEUNK LAKE, Molunkus Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MATTAWAMKEAG AND UPPER MATTAWAMKEAG LAKES | North | Aroostook | Island Falls, T4 R3 WELS | MATTAWAMKEAG AND UPPER MATTAWAMKEAG LAKES, Island Falls, T4 R3 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER | South | Aroostook, Penobscot | Bancroft to Mattawamkeag | MATTAWAMKEAG RIVER, Bancroft to Mattawamkeag (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Bancroft Road bridge in South Bancroft downstream to the Route 170 bridge in Kingman Twp: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. - From July 1 - September 30: From the red posts at The Heaters (located above Gordon Falls in Winn) to the confluence with the Penobscot River: ALO (Artificial lures only). |
Yes |
MATTHEWS POND | North | Piscataquis | T8 R10 WELS | MATTHEWS POND, T8 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MAYFIELD POND | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Brighton Plt, Mayfield Twp | MAYFIELD POND, Brighton Plt, Mayfield Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). During the open water season pond and tributaries closed to taking smelts from midnight to noon. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
- Thoroughfare to Kingsbury Pond: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). |
Yes |
MCCLELLAN POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp, Shirley | MCCLELLAN POND, Elliottsville Twp, Shirley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MCINTIRE POND | North | Franklin | New Sharon | MCINTIRE POND, New Sharon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
MCKEEN LAKE | North | Aroostook | T14 R10 WELS | MCKEEN LAKE, T14 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MCKENNA POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | MCKENNA POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MCKENNEY POND | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp | MCKENNEY POND, Holeb Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MCLEAN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Saint Francis | MCLEAN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Saint Francis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MCNALLY POND, UPPER | North | Aroostook | T11 R10 WELS | MCNALLY POND, UPPER, T11 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MCPHERSON POND | North | Piscataquis | T10 R10 WELS | MCPHERSON POND, T10 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MEADOW BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Bangor | MEADOW BROOK, Bangor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: closed to all fishing from July 1 through September 30, both days inclusive. (Marine Resources Rule). | No |
MEDDYBEMPS LAKE | South | Washington | Alexander, Baileyville, Baring Plt, Meddybemps | MEDDYBEMPS LAKE, Alexander, Baileyville, Baring Plt, Meddybemps (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MEDOMAK RIVER | South | Lincoln | Waldoboro | MEDOMAK RIVER, Waldoboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the outlet of Medomak Pond to the head of tide: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER AND DIRECT TRIBUTARIES FROM DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKE TO THE MAINE/NEW BRUNSWICK BORDER | North | Aroostook | New Limerick to Littleton | MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER AND DIRECT TRIBUTARIES FROM DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKE TO THE MAINE/NEW BRUNSWICK BORDER, New Limerick to Littleton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon and brown trout does not apply.
- From the Route 1 bridge in Houlton downstream to the Maine-New Brunswick boundary: River and direct tributaries upstream to the first highway crossing: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout and brown trout: 1 fish. (Meduxnekeag River: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH | North | Aroostook | Linneus to Houlton | MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH, Linneus to Houlton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon and brown trout does not apply. On that portion of the river within the Lt. Gordon Manuel Wildlife Management Area, motorboats prohibited until July 1. After July 1 motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | No |
MEGUNTICOOK LAKE | South | Knox, Waldo | Camden, Hope, Lincolnville | MEGUNTICOOK LAKE, Camden, Hope, Lincolnville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MEGUNTICOOK RIVER | South | Knox | Camden | MEGUNTICOOK RIVER, Camden (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
MERCER BOG | North | Somerset | Mercer | MERCER BOG, Mercer (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MERRILAND RIVER | South | York | Wells | MERRILAND RIVER, Wells (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Route 9A downstream to Skinners Mill Road: Open to open water fishing from April 1 - October 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
MERRILL BROOK | North | Piscataquis | Williamsburg Twp | MERRILL BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MESSALONSKEE STREAM | South | Kennebec | Oakland, Waterville | MESSALONSKEE STREAM, Oakland, Waterville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the outlet of Messalonskee Lake to the Union Gas Dam: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. - From the Union Gas Dam to the confluence with the Kennebec River: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. Single hooked artificial lures only. Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. (From Rice Rips Dam in Oakland to the Automatic Dam in Waterville: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
MESSER POND, LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | T5 R8 WELS | MESSER POND, LITTLE, T5 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MICMAC POND | South | Washington | Deblois | MICMAC POND, Deblois (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MIDDLE (5 KEZARS) POND | South | Oxford (South) | Lovell, Waterford | MIDDLE (5 KEZARS) POND, Lovell, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
MIDDLE POND | South | York | York | MIDDLE POND, York. Closed to all fishing. | No |
MIDDLE RIVER | South | Washington | Marshfield, Machias | MIDDLE RIVER, Marshfield, Machias (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Below the bridge on the Marshfield Flats Road downstream to the mouth of Smelt Brook: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Persons age 16 and older can fish minnow traps to catch live bait. | No |
MIDWAY POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | MIDWAY POND, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MILL (CLEAR) POND | North | Somerset | Pleasant Ridge Plt | MILL (CLEAR) POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MILL BROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank | MILL BROOK POND, Bowerbank (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MILL POND | North | Franklin | New Vineyard | MILL POND, New Vineyard (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MILL POND ON MUDDY BROOK | North | Franklin | Industry | MILL POND ON MUDDY BROOK, Industry (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the dam on the outlet of Clearwater Pond to the next dam located below Route 43: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MILL PRIVILEGE LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | Carroll Plt, Pukakon Twp | MILL PRIVILEGE LAKE, Carroll Plt, Pukakon Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Open to ice fishing for all fish except trout, landlocked salmon, togue, and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31. Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MILL STREAM | North | Somerset | Embden | MILL STREAM, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Embden Pond downstream to Cross Town Road bridge: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MILL STREAM (OUTLET OF LITTLE WASSOOKEAG LAKE) | South | Penobscot (South) | Dexter | MILL STREAM (OUTLET OF LITTLE WASSOOKEAG LAKE), Dexter. (See Sebasticook River, East Branch). | No |
MILLER BROOK | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | MILLER BROOK, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Areas in the lake within 100 feet of the mouth of this tributary are closed to the taking of smelt. | No |
MILLIKEN MILLS POND | South | York | Old Orchard Beach | MILLIKEN MILLS POND, Old Orchard Beach (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). | No |
MILLIMAGASSET LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R8 WELS | MILLIMAGASSET LAKE, T7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. A person may fish using live fish for bait (Title 12, subsection 12461). From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
MILLINOCKET LAKE | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T1&2 R8 WELS, T1&2 R9 WELS | MILLINOCKET LAKE, T1&2 R8 WELS, T1&2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MILLINOCKET LAKE AND LITTLE MILLINOCKET LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T7&8 R9 WELS, T7 R10 WELS | MILLINOCKET LAKE AND LITTLE MILLINOCKET LAKE, T7&8 R9 WELS, T7 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). A person may fish using live fish for bait (Title 12, subsection 12461). | No |
MILLINOCKET STREAM | North | Penobscot (North) | T1 R8 WELS, T3 Indian Purchase Twp | MILLINOCKET STREAM, T1 R8 WELS, T3 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Millinocket Lake Dam downstream to the Route 11 bridge: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
MILLINOCKET STREAM (INCLUDING ROUND POND) AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T7 R8&9 WELS, T8 R8&9 WELS | MILLINOCKET STREAM (INCLUDING ROUND POND) AND TRIBUTARIES, T7 R8&9 WELS, T8 R8&9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the outlet of Millinocket Lake in T7 R9 WELS downstream to the outlet of Round Pond: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - From the outlet of Round Pond in T7 R9 WELS downstream to the confluence with Munsungan Stream in T8 R8 WELS, including all tributaries upstream to the first road crossing: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. From August 16 - September 30: Total daily bag limit on brook trout and togue: 1 fish. |
No |
MILTON POND | South | York | Lebanon | MILTON POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
MINNEHONK LAKE | South | Kennebec | Mount Vernon | MINNEHONK LAKE, Mount Vernon (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MIRROR (MONKEY) POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | MIRROR (MONKEY) POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
MIRROR LAKE | South | Knox | Rockport | MIRROR LAKE, Rockport. Closed to all fishing. | No |
MISERY POND | North | Somerset | Misery Twp | MISERY POND, Misery Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MITCHELL POND | South | Hancock | Dedham | MITCHELL POND, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MITCHELL POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 WELS | MITCHELL POND, T7 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MIXER POND | South | Waldo | Knox, Morrill | MIXER POND, Knox, Morrill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOCCASIN POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T14 R8 WELS | MOCCASIN POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T14 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOLASSES POND | South | Hancock | Eastbrook | MOLASSES POND, Eastbrook (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOLLIDGEWOCK POND | North | Oxford (North) | Upton | MOLLIDGEWOCK POND, Upton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MOLUNKUS LAKE | North | Aroostook | Macwahoc Plt, Molunkus Twp, T1 R5 WELS | MOLUNKUS LAKE, Macwahoc Plt, Molunkus Twp, T1 R5 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MONEYMAKER LAKE | South | Washington | Robbinston | MONEYMAKER LAKE, Robbinston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MONKEY (MIRROR) POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | MONKEY (MIRROR) POND, TA R11 WELS. (See Mirror [Monkey] Pond). | No |
MONROE LAKE | South | Washington | T43 MD BPP | MONROE LAKE, T43 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MONROE POND, EAST | South | Washington | T43 MD BPP | MONROE POND, EAST, T43 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). Open to open water fishing from April 1 - September 30 in even numbered years. S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Closed to all fishing in odd numbered years. | No |
MONROE POND, WEST | South | Washington | T43 MD BPP | MONROE POND, WEST, T43 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). Open to open water fishing from April 1- September 30 in odd numbered years. S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Closed to all fishing in even numbered years. | No |
MONSON POND | North | Aroostook | Easton, Fort Fairfield | MONSON POND, Easton, Fort Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A. S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MONSON POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | MONSON POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
MONTEGAIL POND | South | Washington | T19 MD BPP | MONTEGAIL POND, T19 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MONUMENT BROOK | North | Aroostook | Amity, Orient | MONUMENT BROOK, Amity, Orient (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). International Water (page A-1). | No |
MOORE POND | North | Somerset | Bradstreet Twp | MOORE POND, Bradstreet Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOORES POND | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp | MOORES POND, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOORES POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | MOORES POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MOOSE BOG | North | Oxford (North) | Bowmantown Twp | MOOSE BOG, Bowmantown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Daily limit on brook trout: 1 fish. From August 16 - September 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
MOOSE BROOK, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Big Moose Twp | MOOSE BROOK, BIG, Big Moose Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the red markers at the lake upstream to the old concrete dam just upstream from Route 15: Closed to all fishing. | No |
MOOSE LAKE, GREAT | North | Somerset | Athens, Harmony, Hartland, Saint Albans | MOOSE LAKE, GREAT, Athens, Harmony, Hartland, Saint Albans (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND | South | York | Acton | MOOSE POND, Acton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp | MOOSE POND, Bowtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Bridgton, Denmark, Sweden | MOOSE POND, Bridgton, Denmark, Sweden (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to the taking of smelts, except the tributaries Miller Brook and Sucker Brook (Beaver Pond Outlet), and that area within 100 feet of the mouth of either brook: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). From January 1 - March 31: Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND | South | Oxford (South) | Otisfield | MOOSE POND, Otisfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 5 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
MOOSE POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T3 R8 WELS | MOOSE POND, T3 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MOOSE POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS | MOOSE POND, T6 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND (LITTLE MOOSE) | South | Oxford (South) | Waterford | MOOSE POND (LITTLE MOOSE), Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOOSE POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | MOOSE POND, BIG, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MOOSE RIVER | North | Somerset | Holeb Twp to Rockwood Strip T1 R1 NBKP | MOOSE RIVER, Holeb Twp to Rockwood Strip T1 R1 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From confluence of Holeb Stream (Holeb Twp) to Brassua Lake: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From Brassua Lake Dam to the red markers located just upstream of Moose River Campground (formerly Woodyís Campground), approx. 1 mile upstream of Rockwood Bridge, including direct tributaries: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Total daily bag limit on brook trout and landlocked salmon: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on brook trout and landlocked salmon: 14 inches. All brook trout between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. General law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. No minimum length limit on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 5 fish (only 1 togue may be greater than 18 inches). From April 1 - August 31: Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. From September 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). - From the red markers located just upstream of Moose River Campground (formerly Woodyís Campground), to Moosehead Lake, including direct tributaries: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Total daily bag limit for trout and landlocked salmon: 1 fish. Minimum length on trout and landlocked salmon: 14 inches. All brook trout between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. General law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. No minimum length limit on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 5 fish (only 1 togue may be greater than 18 inches). From April 1 - August 31: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). No special terminal gear restrictions. From September 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). |
No |
MOOSEHEAD LAKE | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Greenville, etc. | MOOSEHEAD LAKE, Greenville, etc. (North Zone).
Ice fishing: Moosehead Lake. General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). All brook trout between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. No minimum length limit on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 5 fish (only 1 togue may be greater than 18 inches). Closed to the taking of landlocked salmon until February 15: S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish); minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 18 inches. From January 1 - February 14 and from April 1 - April 30, all landlocked salmon caught while ice fishing must be released alive without removal from the water. From April 1 - April 30: All brook trout caught while ice fishing must be released alive without removal from the water. The following areas are Closed to Ice Fishing (CI.) and closed to open water fishing from January 1 - March 31. - That portion known as Spencer Bay; - That portion from the mouth of Tomhegan Stream to a straight line between 2 red markers, 1 set on the small point of land on the north shore of Tomhegan Cove approximately 1/2 mile from the mouth of Tomhegan Stream, the other set on the small point of land on the south shore of Tomhegan Cove approximately 3/4 mile from the mouth of Tomhegan Stream; - That portion from the mouth of Moose Brook to a straight line between 2 red markers, 1 set at the south shore of Moose Brook Cove, the other on the north shore of Moose Brook Cove on a line passing inside the islands in Moose Brook Cove; - That portion from the mouth of Socatean Stream to a straight line between 2 red markers, one set on the northerly shore of Socatean Bay at the camp site known as the Ledges, the other set on the westerly shore of Socatean Bay on a line passing just outside Wigginís Island; - That portion from the mouth of Williams Brook in Big W Township to a straight line between 2 red markers, one set on the land of Hermon Brautigan on the south shore of Williams Cove and the other in a northeasterly direction on the opposite shore, Piscataquis County; - That portion inside of the red markers located at the mouth of Moose River; - That portion of Lily Bay with a west border running in a straight line between 2 red posts, one located on the Lily Bay State Park boundary and the other on Sugar Island to the west of Dollar Island. The east boundary in a straight line between 2 red posts, one located just south of Porcupine Point on Sugar Island and the other on Laker Point near the mouth of Mathews Cove on a line running south of Two-Mile Island. Open water fishing: Moosehead Lake and Tributaries (Upstream to red markers or the first rail or road crossing). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). All brook trout between 18 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. No minimum length limit on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 5 fish (only 1 togue may be greater than 18 inches). For additional regulations and exceptions to the above, see entries for the following: Kennebec River, East and West Outlets; Moose River; Roach River, Lily Bay Brook and Moose Brook; and Socatean Stream. |
No |
MOOSELEUK LAKE AND OUTLET ABOVE THE DAM (INCLUDING BLIND BROOK DEADWATER) | North | Piscataquis | T10 R9 WELS | MOOSELEUK LAKE AND OUTLET ABOVE THE DAM (INCLUDING BLIND BROOK DEADWATER), T10 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
MOOSELEUK STREAM | North | Aroostook, Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T10 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELS | MOOSELEUK STREAM, T10 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Mooseleuk Lake Dam in T10 R9 WELS downstream to the confluence of the Aroostook River in T8 R8 WELS: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. From August 16 - September 30: Total daily bag limit on brook trout and togue: 1 fish. | No |
MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC LAKE (INCLUDES CUPSUPTIC LAKE) | North | Franklin, Oxford (North) | Rangeley, etc. | MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC LAKE (INCLUDES CUPSUPTIC LAKE), Rangeley, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 16 inches. Daily bag limit on salmon over 16 inches: 1 fish.
Mooselookmeguntic Lake regulations apply: - To Cupsuptic Lake up to the red markers at Little Falls on the Cupsuptic River. - To the red markers at the confluence of Rangeley River and Kennebago River. |
No |
MOPANG LAKE | South | Washington | Devereaux Twp | MOPANG LAKE, Devereaux Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOPANG LAKES, 1ST, 2ND | South | Washington | Devereaux Twp, T30 MD BPP | MOPANG LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, Devereaux Twp, T30 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
MORRELL POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6&7 R8 WELS | MORRELL POND, T6&7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MORRILL POND | North | Somerset | Hartland | MORRILL POND, Hartland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOSQUITO POND | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp | MOSQUITO POND, Albany Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1- March 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOSQUITO POND | North | Somerset | The Forks Plt | MOSQUITO POND, The Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOULTON POND | South | Hancock | Bucksport, Dedham | MOULTON POND, Bucksport, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
MOUNT BLUE POND | North | Franklin | Avon | MOUNT BLUE POND, Avon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR | South | Oxford (South) | Rumford | MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR, Rumford. Closed to all fishing. | No |
MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR TRIBUTARIES | South | Oxford | Rumford, Milton Twp | MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR TRIBUTARIES, Rumford, Milton Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
MOUNTAIN BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R9 NWP | MOUNTAIN BROOK, T3 R9 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MOUNTAIN BROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | MOUNTAIN BROOK POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
MOUNTAIN CATCHER POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R8 WELS | MOUNTAIN CATCHER POND, T6 R8 WELS. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Daily bag limit on trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit on brook trout: 10 inches. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MOUNTAIN CATCHER STREAM | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R8 WELS | MOUNTAIN CATCHER STREAM, T6 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
MOUNTAIN POND | North | Piscataquis | Beaver Cove, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | MOUNTAIN POND, Beaver Cove, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MOUNTAIN POND | North | Franklin | Rangeley Plt | MOUNTAIN POND, Rangeley Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
MOUNTAIN POND | North | Piscataquis | T10 R10 WELS | MOUNTAIN POND, T10 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOUNTAIN POND | North | Piscataquis | T8 R14 WELS | MOUNTAIN POND, T8 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) POND | North | Piscataquis | Big Moose Twp | MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) POND, Big Moose Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) POND OUTLET | North | Piscataquis | Big Moose Twp | MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) POND OUTLET DOWNSTREAM TO THE RAILROAD BRIDGE AT MOOSEHEAD LAKE, Big Moose Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MOUNTAIN VIEW POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | MOUNTAIN VIEW POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
MOUNTAINY POND | South | Hancock | Dedham | MOUNTAINY POND, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOUSAM LAKE | South | York | Acton, Shapleigh | MOUSAM LAKE, Acton, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 23 inches: 1 fish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOUSAM RIVER | South | York | Shapleigh, Sanford, Kennebunk | MOUSAM RIVER, Shapleigh, Sanford, Kennebunk (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the dam at Mousam Lake downstream to red marker located at Roger's Park in Kennebunk. Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted.
(From Number One Pond to Estes Lake, including Number One Pond and Estes Lake: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
MOXIE BOG (MOXIE LONG BOG) | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | MOXIE BOG (MOXIE LONG BOG), Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
MOXIE POND | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp, East Moxie Twp, The Forks Plt | MOXIE POND, Bald Mountain Twp, East Moxie Twp, The Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOXIE POND | North | Franklin | Township D | MOXIE POND, Township D (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MOXIE POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | East Moxie Twp | MOXIE POND, LITTLE, East Moxie Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
MUD (RUSSELL) POND | North | Aroostook | Linneus | MUD (RUSSELL) POND, Linneus (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUD LAKE | North | Aroostook | Cross Lake Twp, T17 R4 WELS | MUD LAKE, Cross Lake Twp, T17 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares). | No |
MUD LAKE | South | Washington | Forest City | MUD LAKE, Forest City (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). International Water (page A-1). | Yes |
MUD LAKE | North | Aroostook, Penobscot (North) | Moro Plt, T6 R6 WELS | MUD LAKE, Moro Plt, T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
MUD LAKE | North | Aroostook | Oakfield, T4 R3 WELS | MUD LAKE, Oakfield, T4 R3 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD LAKE | North | Aroostook | T3 R3 WELS, T3 R4 WELS | MUD LAKE, T3 R3 WELS, T3 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUD LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Washington | Alexander | MUD LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER, Alexander (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | MUD POND, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MUD POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | MUD POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Franklin | Coburn Gore | MUD POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
MUD POND | North | Somerset | Embden | MUD POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Somerset | Hartland | MUD POND, Hartland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Franklin | Jay | MUD POND, Jay (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Oxford (North) | Lower Cupsuptic Twp | MUD POND, Lower Cupsuptic Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Piscataquis | Medford | MUD POND, Medford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
MUD POND | North | Franklin | Township 6 North of Weld | MUD POND, Township 6 North of Weld (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUD POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | MUD POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
MUD PONDS (5 KEZARS), BIG AND LITTLE | South | Oxford (South) | Stoneham, Waterford | MUD PONDS (5 KEZARS), BIG AND LITTLE, Stoneham, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
MULE POND | North | Somerset | Russell Pond Twp | MULE POND, Russell Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
MUNSUNGAN LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MUNSUNGAN) | North | Piscataquis | T8 R9&10 WELS, T9 R10 WELS | MUNSUNGAN LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MUNSUNGAN), T8 R9&10 WELS, T9 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI. S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 23 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. | No |
MUNSUNGAN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T8 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELS | MUNSUNGAN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, T8 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the red markers at the outlet of Little Munsungan Lake in T8 R9 WELS downstream to the confluence with Millinocket Stream in T8R8 WELS, including all tributaries upstream to the first road crossing: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. | No |
MURDOCK POND | South | York | Berwick | MURDOCK POND, Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
MURPHY PONDS (BIG AND LITTLE) | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | MURPHY PONDS (BIG AND LITTLE), Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUSQUACOOK LAKE, 4TH | North | Aroostook, Piscataquis | T10&11 R11, WELS | MUSQUACOOK LAKE, 4TH, T10&11 R11, WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
MUSQUACOOK LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD | North | Aroostook | T11&12 R11 WELS | MUSQUACOOK LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RD, T11&12 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. | No |
MUSQUASH LAKE, EAST | South | Washington | Topsfield | MUSQUASH LAKE, EAST, Topsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
MUSQUASH LAKE, WEST | South | Washington | T6 R1 NBPP | MUSQUASH LAKE, WEST, T6 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 33 inches: 1 fish. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
MYERS POND, NORTH AND SOUTH | South | Washington | Columbia | MYERS POND, NORTH AND SOUTH, Columbia (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. | Yes |
NADEAU LAKE | North | Aroostook | Fort Fairfield | NADEAU LAKE, Fort Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
NAHMAKANTA LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T1&2 R11 WELS | NAHMAKANTA LAKE, T1&2 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person) (except that 5 lines may be used from sunset to sunrise while fishing for cusk), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. | No |
NAHMAKANTA STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | NAHMAKANTA STREAM, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Nahmakanta Lake downstream to the T1 R10 WELS town line: ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
NARRAGUAGUS LAKE | South | Hancock | T16 MD, T9 SD, T10 SD | NARRAGUAGUS LAKE, T16 MD, T9 SD, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
NARRAGUAGUS LAKE TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | T16 MD, T10 SD, T9 SD, Franklin, Eastbrook | NARRAGUAGUS LAKE TRIBUTARIES, T16 MD, T10 SD, T9 SD, Franklin, Eastbrook (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
NARRAGUAGUS RIVER | South | Hancock, Washington | T34 MD to Deblois | NARRAGUAGUS RIVER, T34 MD to Deblois (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- Closed to all fishing is that portion of the Narraguagus River from a red marker at the mouth of Sodom Brook in Deblois, downstream approximately 150 yards to a red marker. - From the Route 193 bridge in Deblois to the downriver side of the Route 1 bridge in Cherryfield: FFO (Fly fishing only). (See Schoodic Brook). Except from 100 feet above the ice control dam in Cherryfield (this to the downriver side of the ice breakers) and extending upriver approximately 3.66 miles to the red markers situated on each side of the river: General law fishing. - Closed to all fishing within 100 feet of the ice control dam in Cherryfield (Title 12, subsection 12457). - Closed to all fishing from the ice control dam to the railroad bridge in Cherryfield, except from May 1 - June 10 a portion of river between two sets of red markers (at 100 feet below and 450 feet below the ice control dam): FFO (Fly fishing only). |
No |
NARRAGUAGUS RIVER, WEST BRANCH, AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | T22 MD to Cherryfield | NARRAGUAGUS RIVER, WEST BRANCH, AND TRIBUTARIES, T22 MD to Cherryfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Minimum length limit on brook trout: 8 inches. S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From the headwaters down to junction with Spring River: ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
NARROW POND | North | Piscataquis | T8 R14 WELS | NARROW POND, T8 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
NARROWS PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Kennebec | Winthrop | NARROWS PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER, Winthrop (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No ice fishing within 500 feet of the intake pipe on Upper Narrows. S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NASHS LAKE | South | Washington | Calais | NASHS LAKE, Calais (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NEQUASSET LAKE | South | Sagadahoc | Woolwich | NEQUASSET LAKE, Woolwich (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No vehicles on ice (ATVs and snowmobiles exempted). Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited. Nequasset Lake is defined as the area south of the mouth of Nequasset Stream on the north end of the lake, and the area north of the Railroad bridge on the south end. | Yes |
NESOWADNEHUNK (SOURDNAHUNK) STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELS | NESOWADNEHUNK (SOURDNAHUNK) STREAM, T4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELS. (See Sourdnahunk Stream). | No |
NESOWADNEHUNK LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T4 R10 WELS, T4 R11 WELS, T5 R10 WELS, T5 R11 WELS | NESOWADNEHUNK LAKE, T4 R10 WELS, T4 R11 WELS, T5 R10 WELS, T5 R11 WELS. (See Sourdnahunk Lake). | No |
NEZINSCOT RIVER | South | Androscoggin | Turner | NEZINSCOT RIVER, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Central Maine Power Company transmission line crossing approximately 500 yards below the junction with Martin Stream to the Turner Mill Dam: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. - From Turner Mill Dam downstream to its confluence with Meadow Brook: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. - From its confluence with Meadow Brook downstream to its confluence with the Androscoggin River: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. |
Yes |
NICATOUS LAKE | South | Hancock | T40 MD | NICATOUS LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag and possession limit on smelts: 1 quart. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NICKERSON LAKE | North | Aroostook | Linneus, New Limerick | NICKERSON LAKE, Linneus, New Limerick (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NOKOMIS POND | South | Penobscot (South), Somerset | Newport, Palmyra | NOKOMIS POND, Newport, Palmyra (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
NORCROSS POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | NORCROSS POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NORSE POND | South | Washington | Cutler | NORSE POND, Cutler (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | Yes |
NORTH GORHAM POND | South | Cumberland | Gorham, Standish, Windham | NORTH GORHAM POND, Gorham, Standish, Windham (South Zone). North Gorham Pond is the impounded portion of the Presumpscot River from the North Gorham Pond Dam upstream to the red markers at the end of the Eel Weir Canal and the natural falls on the river (Latitude: 43.817579 Longitude: -70.448736).
General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit 1 brook trout and 1 landlocked salmon. |
Yes |
NORTH LAKE | North | Aroostook | Orient | NORTH LAKE, Orient (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). International Water (page A-1). | No |
NORTH POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | NORTH POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
NORTH POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | NORTH POND, Elliottsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
NORTH POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sumner | NORTH POND, Sumner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited within 300 yards of North Pond Dam. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited on rest of pond. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
NORTH POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R9 WELS | NORTH POND, T14 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
NORTH POND AND LITTLE POND | South | Kennebec, Somerset | Mercer, Rome, Smithfield | NORTH POND AND LITTLE POND, Mercer, Rome, Smithfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. | Yes |
NORTHEAST POND | South | York | Acton, Lebanon | NORTHEAST POND, Acton, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
NORTHERN STREAM | South | Washington | T19 ED BPP, Berry Twp | NORTHERN STREAM, T19 ED BPP, Berry Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | No |
NORTHWEST POND | North | Franklin | Massachusetts Gore | NORTHWEST POND, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
NORTHWEST POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Massachusetts Gore | NORTHWEST POND, LITTLE, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
NORTHWEST RIVER | South | Cumberland | Sebago | NORTHWEST RIVER, Sebago. (See Sebago Lake). | No |
NORTON (PETERS) POND | North | Piscataquis | Brownville | NORTON (PETERS) POND, Brownville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
NOTCH POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | NOTCH POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
NOTCH POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | NOTCH POND, BIG, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
NOTCH POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | NOTCH POND, LITTLE, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
NOTCHED POND | South | Cumberland | Gray, Raymond | NOTCHED POND, Gray, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
NOYES (NORRIS) POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | NOYES (NORRIS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
NOYES (NORRIS) POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | NOYES (NORRIS) POND TRIBUTARIES, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
NUBBLE POND | South | Cumberland | Raymond | NUBBLE POND, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI. ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
NUMBER NINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T9 R3 WELS | NUMBER NINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, T9 R3 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OAKS POND | North | Somerset | Skowhegan | OAKS POND, Skowhegan (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OGUNQUIT RIVER | South | York | Wells | OGUNQUIT RIVER, Wells (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From North Village Road downstream to the Route 1 bridge: Open to open water fishing from April 1 - October 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
OLD STREAM | South | Washington | T37 MD BPP to Northfield | OLD STREAM, T37 MD BPP to Northfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
- From the Route 9 bridge downstream to Guptil Road (including tributaries): ALO (Artificial lures only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The area at the mouth of Trout Brook is closed to all fishing between the red markers. |
No |
OLD STREAM, 2ND AND 3RD LAKES | South | Washington | T37 MD BPP | OLD STREAM, 2nd AND 3rd LAKES, T37 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OLD STREAM, FIRST LAKE | South | Washington | T37 MD BPP | OLD STREAM, FIRST LAKE, T37 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
ONAWA LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic | ONAWA LAKE, Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person) (except that 5 lines may be used at night while fishing for cusk), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
ORDWAY POND | North | Piscataquis | Shirley | ORDWAY POND, Shirley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ORLAND RIVER | South | Hancock | Orland, Bucksport | ORLAND RIVER, Orland, Bucksport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the outlet of Alamoosook Lake down to the dam in Orland: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
ORSON BOG OUTLET | North | Piscataquis | Brownville | ORSON BOG OUTLET, Brownville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Schoodic Lake upstream to the second road crossing: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
OSSIPEE LAKE, LITTLE | South | York | Waterboro | OSSIPEE LAKE, LITTLE, Waterboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OSSIPEE RIVER | South | Oxford (South), York | Parsonsfield, Porter, Cornish, Hiram | OSSIPEE RIVER, Parsonsfield, Porter, Cornish, Hiram (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
- From Kezar Fallís Dam (Porter/ Parsonsfield) to Warrenís Bridge (Cornish): ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - That portion of the Ossipee River between the red markers located approx. 100 yards upstream and 100 yards downstream from the confluence of Wedgewood Brook: Closed to all fishing. (See separate listing for Wedgewood Brook). |
No |
OSSIPEE RIVER, LITTLE | South | York | Newfield, Shapleigh | OSSIPEE RIVER, LITTLE, Newfield, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the stone dam immediately above Route 11 in North Shapleigh downstream to Bridge Street in Newfield: From April 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER LAKE | North | Aroostook | T3 R4 WELS | OTTER LAKE, T3 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp | OTTER POND, Bowtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Persons under 16 years of age may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | OTTER POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
OTTER POND | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp | OTTER POND, Chain of Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND | North | Oxford (North) | Parmachenee Twp | OTTER POND, Parmachenee Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
OTTER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R13 WELS | OTTER POND, T3 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
OTTER POND #2 | South | Cumberland | Standish | OTTER POND #2, Standish (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND #4 | South | Cumberland | Standish | OTTER POND #4, Standish (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND, BIG | North | Somerset | Sandwich Academy Grant | OTTER POND, BIG, Sandwich Academy Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Sandwich Academy Grant | OTTER POND, LITTLE, Sandwich Academy Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OTTER POND, NORTH | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp | OTTER POND, NORTH, Bowtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
OVERSETT POND | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood | OVERSETT POND, Greenwood (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. From October 1 - November 30: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OXBROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER | South | Washington | T6 ND, T6 R1 NBPP | OXBROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER, T6 ND, T6 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
OXHEAD POND, MIDDLE | South | Hancock | T40 MD | OXHEAD POND, MIDDLE, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
OXHEAD POND, UPPER | South | Hancock | T40 MD | OXHEAD POND, UPPER, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PALMER POND | North | Somerset | Mayfield Twp | PALMER POND, Mayfield Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PANTHER POND | South | Cumberland | Raymond | PANTHER POND, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PARADISE POND, LOWER | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | PARADISE POND, LOWER, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
PARADISE POND, UPPER | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp | PARADISE POND, UPPER, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PARKER POND | South | Cumberland | Casco | PARKER POND, Casco (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PARKER POND | South | Franklin, Kennebec | Chesterville, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Vienna | PARKER POND, Chesterville, Fayette, Mount Vernon, Vienna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PARKER POND | North | Piscataquis | Sebec | PARKER POND, Sebec (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PARKER POND (MIRROR LAKE, PARKIS POND) | North | Franklin | Jay | PARKER POND (MIRROR LAKE, PARKIS POND), Jay (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
PARLIN POND AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO ROUTE 201 AND OUTLET (PARLIN STREAM) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH BEAN BROOK | North | Somerset | Parlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain Twp | PARLIN POND AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO ROUTE 201 AND OUTLET (PARLIN STREAM) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH BEAN BROOK, Parlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. | Yes |
PARLIN STREAM | North | Somerset | Long Pond Twp | PARLIN STREAM, Long Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Long Pond in Long Pond Twp., upstream to the bridge at Route 15/Route 6: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
PARMACHENEE LAKE | North | Oxford (North) | Lynchtown Twp, Parmachenee Twp | PARMACHENEE LAKE, Lynchtown Twp, Parmachenee Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. | No |
PARTRIDGE POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | PARTRIDGE POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PASSADUMKEAG RIVER | South | Penobscot (South) | Grand Falls Twp to Passadumkeag | PASSADUMKEAG RIVER, Grand Falls Twp to Passadumkeag (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Saponac Lake downstream to its confluence with the Penobscot River. Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PASSADUMKEAG RIVER, EAST BRANCH | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 R1 NBPP | PASSADUMKEAG RIVER, EAST BRANCH, T3 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
PASSAMAGAMET LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T1 R9 WELS | PASSAMAGAMET LAKE, T1 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
PATTEN POND, LOWER | South | Hancock | Ellsworth, Surry | PATTEN POND, LOWER, Ellsworth, Surry (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). All brown trout caught must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PEABODY POND | South | Cumberland | Naples, Sebago | PEABODY POND, Naples, Sebago (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), except that cusk fishing is permitted through the ice from sunset to sunrise with 5 lines. S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Open to open water fishing October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From January 1 - March 31: All salmon caught while open water fishing must be released immediately without removal from the water. | Yes |
PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND | South | Washington | Centerville Twp, Northfield, T19 MD BPP | PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND, Centerville Twp, Northfield, T19 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND | North | Piscataquis | T10 R11 WELS | PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND, T10 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 R7 WELS | PEAKED MOUNTAIN POND, T4 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
PEARCE BROOK | North | Aroostook | Hodgdon, Houlton | PEARCE BROOK, Hodgdon, Houlton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon and brown trout does not apply. From Meduxnekeag River upstream to the Hollywood Road, so-called: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | No |
PEARL PONDS (#1 AND #2) | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp | PEARL PONDS (#1 AND #2), Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
PEASE POND | North | Franklin | Wilton | PEASE POND, Wilton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (4TH) | North | Aroostook | T16 R9 WELS | PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (4TH), T16 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (5TH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (5TH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (6TH) AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (6TH) AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
PELLETIER BROOK LAKES (1ST, 2ND, 3RD) | North | Aroostook | T16 R9 WELS | PELLETIER BROOK LAKES (1ST, 2ND, 3RD), T16 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
PEMADUMCOOK CHAIN OF LAKES (INCLUDES PEMADUMCOOK, AMBAJEJUS, ELBOW, NORTH AND SOUTH TWIN LAKES) | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T1 R9&10 WELS, etc. | PEMADUMCOOK CHAIN OF LAKES (INCLUDES PEMADUMCOOK, AMBAJEJUS, ELBOW, NORTH AND SOUTH TWIN LAKES), T1 R9&10 WELS, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PEMAQUID RIVER | South | Lincoln | Bristol | PEMAQUID RIVER, Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
PENNAMAQUAN RIVER | South | Washington | Pembroke | PENNAMAQUAN RIVER, Pembroke (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Upper Dam to Lower Dam, open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Norway | PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKE, Norway (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKE OUTLET | South | Oxford (South) | Norway | PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKE OUTLET, Norway (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the upstream side of the Main Street (Route 117) bridge downstream to the dam at Route 26: From April 1 - June 15: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
PENNESSEEWASSEE LAKE, LITTLE (HOBBS POND) | South | Oxford (South) | Norway | PENNESSEEWASSEE LAKE, LITTLE (HOBBS POND), Norway (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PENNINGTON BROOK | North | Aroostook | T15 R6 WELS, Eagle Lake | PENNINGTON BROOK, T15 R6 WELS, Eagle Lake (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
PENNINGTON POND | North | Aroostook | T15 R6 WELS | PENNINGTON POND, T15 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PENOBSCOT COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Brewer | PENOBSCOT COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION POND, Brewer (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. | Yes |
PENOBSCOT LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp, Hammond Twp, Dole Brook Twp, T4 R5 NBKP | PENOBSCOT LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Prentiss Twp, Hammond Twp, Dole Brook Twp, T4 R5 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
PENOBSCOT POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11&12 WELS | PENOBSCOT POND, T1 R11&12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
PENOBSCOT RIVER | South | Penobscot (South) | Medway (From the Route 11 & 157 bridge on the East Branch and the Medway Dam on the West Branch of the Penobscot River) to Veazie | PENOBSCOT RIVER, Medway (From the Route 11 & 157 bridge on the East Branch and the Medway Dam on the West Branch of the Penobscot River) to Veazie (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. That area within 150 feet of any part of the Medway, West Enfield and Milford Dams, including fishways: Closed to fishing at all times. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). (See Piscataquis River - Howland Dam Bypass).
The following areas are closed to fishing for all species from July 1 - September 30, both days inclusive: - The Penobscot River on the easterly side of a straight line drawn from a red painted rock situated on the downriver side of the mouth of Felts Brook to a red painted marker on the Bangor Dam fishway situated on the upriver side of the mouth of Felts Brook. (Marine Resources Rule). - The Penobscot River within 250 feet of a red painted marker situated on the downriver side of the mouth of Eaton Brook. (Marine Resources Rule). - The Penobscot River within a 250 foot radius of the Maine Central Railroad Bridge abutments at the mouth of Meadow Brook (Marine Resources Rule). - The Penobscot River within 500 feet of a red painted marker situated on the downriver side of the mouth of Blackman Stream. - The Penobscot River within 500 feet of a red painted marker situated on the downriver side of the mouth of Great Works Stream. (Below Lincoln: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
PENOBSCOT RIVER, EAST BRANCH | North | Penobscot, Piscataquis | T6 R10 WELS to the Route 11 & 157 bridge in Medway | PENOBSCOT RIVER, EAST BRANCH, T6 R10 WELS to the Route 11 & 157 bridge in Medway (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From western Baxter Park Boundary to red markers set above the confluence with Webster Stream, Trout Brook Twp: Closed to the taking and use of live baitfish. The use of motorboats and outboard motors is prohibited. - From red markers set at the confluence with Matagamon Lake upstream to the red markers set above the confluence with Webster Stream, Trout Brook Twp: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. - The area within 150 feet of the Matagamon Dam, T6 R8 WELS: Closed to all fishing. - From Matagamon Dam downstream to the Grand Lake Road Bridge, T6 R8 WELS: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. - From the Grand Lake Road Bridge downstream to the T5 R8/T6 R8 WELS town line: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Youth (under 16 years of age) may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). - From the T5 R8/T6 R8 WELS town line downstream to the Swift Brook Road Bridge, T3 R7 WELS: River and all tributaries upstream to the first road crossing: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. - From the Swift Brook Road Bridge in T3 R7 WELS downstream to the Route 11 & 157 bridge in Medway: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). |
No |
PENOBSCOT RIVER, NORTH BRANCH | North | Somerset | Comstock Twp, Pittston Academy Grant | PENOBSCOT RIVER, NORTH BRANCH, Comstock Twp, Pittston Academy Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Golden Road Bridge crossing near the mouth of Dole Brook downstream to the red markers near Pittston Farm on Seboomook Lake: From April 1 - August 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
PENOBSCOT RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP to Pittston Academy Grant | PENOBSCOT RIVER, SOUTH BRANCH, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP to Pittston Academy Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory, except: April 1 - August 15: daily bag limit on trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 6 inches (only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on trout: 1 fish; minimum length: 6 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. - From the eastern boundary of Passamaquoddy Territory in Hammond Twp., downstream to the northern boundary of Passamaquoddy Territory in Alder Brook Twp.: From April 1 - August 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From Canada Falls Lake upstream to the northern boundary of Passamaquoddy Territory in Alder Brook Twp.: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From Canada Falls Lake downstream to the red markers near Pittston Farm on Seboomook Lake: From April 1 - August 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). |
No |
PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH | North | Piscataquis, Somerset | Seboomook Twp to T1 R9 WELS | PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH, Seboomook Twp to T1 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply.
- From Seboomook Dam to red markers set on the shores of Chesuncook Lake near the Boom House campsite: From April 1 to August 15: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 1 fish. - From Ripogenus Dam downstream to the Telos Road Bridge: From April 1 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 26 inches. - From the Telos Road Bridge downstream to the red markers at the head of Pockwockamus Falls: From April 1 - August 15: only artificial lures with one hook - single-pointed hook or a treble hook - allowed. S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length on landlocked salmon: 18 inches. From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). Total daily limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 1 fish. Minimum length on landlocked salmon: 18 inches. - From red markers at the head of Pockwockamus Falls downstream to Ambajejus Lake: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Smelts may be taken by dip net from the northeast bank of the river in the area between Ambajejus Lake and Passamagamet Lake. Closed to taking smelts from midnight to noon each day. Daily bag and possession limit on smelts: 1 quart. |
No |
PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH | South | Penobscot | T3 Indian Purchase Twp to the Medway Dam in Medway | PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH, T3 Indian Purchase Twp to the Medway Dam in Medway (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply.
- From the dam at Elbow Lake to Quakish Lake, T3 Indian Purchase Twp: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). - The area within 150 feet of any part of the Medway Dam, including fishways: Closed to fishing at all times. |
Yes |
PEPPERPOT POND | North | Oxford (North) | Adamstown Twp | PEPPERPOT POND, Adamstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PERCH POND (MUD POND) | South | Penobscot (South) | Old Town | PERCH POND (MUD POND), Old Town (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PERCH POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | PERCH POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Pond open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PERLEY POND | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | PERLEY POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
PETERS (GROSS) POND | South | Lincoln | Waldoboro | PETERS (GROSS) POND, Waldoboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PETTINGILL PARK POND | South | Androscoggin | Auburn | PETTINGILL PARK POND, Auburn (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing May 16 - September 30: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). Closed to all fishing October 1 - May 15. | No |
PETTINGILL POND | South | Cumberland | Windham | PETTINGILL POND, Windham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PHILLIPS LAKE | South | Hancock | Dedham | PHILLIPS LAKE, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). All brown trout caught must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PICKEREL POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | PICKEREL POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
PICKEREL POND | South | Hancock | T32 MD | PICKEREL POND, T32 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age. No motor vehicles allowed on the ice. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
PICKETT MOUNTAIN POND | North | Aroostook, Penobscot (North) | Moro Plt., T6 R6 WELS | PICKETT MOUNTAIN POND, Moro Plt., T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PIERCE POND, UPPER PIERCE POND, AND THOROUGHFARE (SO-CALLED) | North | Somerset | Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp | PIERCE POND, UPPER PIERCE POND, AND THOROUGHFARE (SO-CALLED), Bowtown Twp, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Opens to fishing May 1. ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on togue. | No |
PIKE BROOK POND, EAST | South | Washington | T18 MD BPP | PIKE BROOK POND, EAST, T18 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PIKE BROOK POND, WEST | South | Washington | T18 MD BPP | PIKE BROOK POND, WEST, T18 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PILLSBURY POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T8 R11 WELS | PILLSBURY POND, LITTLE, T8 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PINE POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | T3 R13 WELS | PINE POND, BIG, T3 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PINEO POND | South | Washington | Deblois | PINEO POND, Deblois (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - March 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PINKHAM POND | South | Lincoln | Alna | PINKHAM POND, Alna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
PINNACLE POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | PINNACLE POND, Kingfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PIPER POND | North | Piscataquis | Abbot | PIPER POND, Abbot (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PISCATAQUIS RIVER | North | Piscataquis | Guilford to Medford | PISCATAQUIS RIVER, Guilford to Medford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the dam in Guilford downstream to the Sebec-Atkinson bridge (includes tributaries upstream to the first road crossing): Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From the Sebec-Atkinson bridge to the Trestle Road bridge in Medford: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). |
Yes |
PISCATAQUIS RIVER | South | Penobscot, Piscataquis | Medford to Howland | PISCATAQUIS RIVER, Medford to Howland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Trestle Road bridge in Medford to the confluence with Penobscot River: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Fishing prohibited within the Howland Dam Bypass and within 150 feet of the upstream and downstream confluence with the river channel. |
Yes |
PISTOL LAKE, LOWER | South | Hancock | T3 ND | PISTOL LAKE, LOWER, T3 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
PISTOL LAKE, MIDDLE | South | Hancock | T4 ND | PISTOL LAKE, MIDDLE, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
PISTOL LAKE, SIDE | South | Hancock | T3 ND, T4 ND | PISTOL LAKE, SIDE, T3 ND, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
PISTOL LAKE, UPPER | South | Hancock | T4 ND | PISTOL LAKE, UPPER, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
PLEASANT (MUD) POND | South | Kennebec, Sagadahoc | Litchfield, etc. | PLEASANT (MUD) POND, Litchfield, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. | Yes |
PLEASANT LAKE | South | Washington | Alexander | PLEASANT LAKE, Alexander (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT LAKE | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Casco, Otisfield | PLEASANT LAKE, Casco, Otisfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). The holding of any live baitfish not taken in Pleasant Lake is prohibited. From January 1 through March 31: Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT LAKE | North | Aroostook | Island Falls, T4 R3 WELS | PLEASANT LAKE, Island Falls, T4 R3 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time the ice forms in the fall until April 30. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT LAKE | South | Washington | T6 R1 NBPP, T7 R2 NBPR | PLEASANT LAKE, T6 R1 NBPP, T7 R2 NBPR (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on togue: 23 inches. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
PLEASANT LAKE | North | Penobscot (South) | T6 R6 WELS | PLEASANT LAKE, T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
PLEASANT LAKE, BIG | North | Piscataquis | T9&10 R11 WELS | PLEASANT LAKE, BIG, T9&10 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
PLEASANT POND | North | Somerset | Caratunk | PLEASANT POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). Opens to open water fishing on May 15. S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 23 inches. | No |
PLEASANT POND | North | Piscataquis | Orneville Twp | PLEASANT POND, Orneville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
PLEASANT POND | South | Androscoggin | Turner | PLEASANT POND, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | PLEASANT POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
PLEASANT POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T10 R11 WELS | PLEASANT POND, LITTLE, T10 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
PLEASANT POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | PLEASANT POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
PLEASANT RIVER | South | Washington | Beddington to Columbia Falls | PLEASANT RIVER, Beddington to Columbia Falls (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | No |
PLEASANT RIVER | North | Piscataquis | Brownville, Milo, Medford | PLEASANT RIVER, Brownville, Milo, Medford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Route 11 bridge in Brownville Junction downstream to the Church Street bridge in Brownville: From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
PLEASANT RIVER | South | Cumberland | Windham | PLEASANT RIVER, Windham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Route 302 bridge downstream to the River Road bridge: April 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT RIVER LAKE | South | Washington | Beddington, Devereaux Twp | PLEASANT RIVER LAKE, Beddington, Devereaux Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PLEASANT RIVER, EAST BRANCH | North | Piscataquis | TB R11 WELS, TB R10 WELS, Ebeemee Twp, T4 R9 NWP | PLEASANT RIVER, EAST BRANCH, TB R11 WELS, TB R10 WELS, Ebeemee Twp, T4 R9 NWP (North Zone). From the TA R11-TB R11 WELS town line to Upper Ebeemee Lake in T4 R9 NWP: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
PLUNKETT POND | North | Aroostook | Benedicta Twp, Silver Ridge Twp | PLUNKETT POND, Benedicta Twp, Silver Ridge Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
POCASSET (MILL) STREAM | South | Kennebec | Wayne | POCASSET (MILL) STREAM, Wayne (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the bridge on State Route 133 to its confluence with Androscoggin Lake: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
POCOMOONSHINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Washington | Alexander, Princeton | POCOMOONSHINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Alexander, Princeton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. | Yes |
POCUMCUS LAKE | South | Washington | T5&6 ND BPP | POCUMCUS LAKE, T5&6 ND BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. No minimum length on togue. Daily bag limit on togue: 2 fish, only 1 of which may exceed 33 inches. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1-20: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From October 21 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | Yes |
PODUNK POND | North | Franklin | Carthage | PODUNK POND, Carthage (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
POLAND POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R14 WELS | POLAND POND, T7 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
POLLY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | POLLY POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
POLLYWOG POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp, T1 R11 WELS | POLLYWOG POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Rainbow Twp, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
POND IN THE RIVER | North | Oxford (North) | C Surplus, Township C, Upton | POND IN THE RIVER, C Surplus, Township C, Upton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Use of barbed hooks prohibited. All brook trout caught must be released alive at once.
- Closed to all fishing during July and August is that portion of Pond in the River delineated by red markers located approximately 1/2 mile above the remnants of Lower Dam, and red markers located about 200 yards below the inlet of the Rapid River. |
No |
PORK BARREL LAKE | South | Washington | T6 R1 NBPP | PORK BARREL LAKE, T6 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
PORTAGE LAKE | North | Aroostook | Portage Lake Twp | PORTAGE LAKE, Portage Lake Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time ice forms in the fall until April 30. No person shall operate any boat or canoe propelled by motor on that portion of Portage Lake known as the Floating Island Area, north and westerly of a line beginning at the eastern edge of the marshy peninsula running out from Hutchinson Ridge, running 50 yards outside of the floating islands in a northerly direction to the mouth of Mosquito Brook. | No |
PORTER LAKE | North | Franklin | New Vineyard, Strong | PORTER LAKE, New Vineyard, Strong (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
PORTER POND | South | Hancock | T3 ND | PORTER POND, T3 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
PORTLAND LAKE | North | Aroostook | Bridgewater | PORTLAND LAKE, Bridgewater (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
POTTER POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Patten | POTTER POND, Patten (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
PRATT LAKE | North | Aroostook | T11 R9 WELS | PRATT LAKE, T11 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
PRENTISS POND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | PRENTISS POND, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
PRESTILE STREAM | North | Aroostook | Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater | PRESTILE STREAM, Mars Hill, Blaine, Bridgewater (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Mars Hill Dam in Mars Hill downstream to the Maine/New Brunswick Border: Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
No |
PRESUMPSCOT RIVER (excluding North Gorham Pond and Dundee Pond) | South | Cumberland | Windham to Falmouth | PRESUMPSCOT RIVER (EXCLUDING NORTH GORHAM POND AND DUNDEE POND), Windham to Falmouth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31.
- From Sebago Lake dam to the confluence with North Gorham Pond, including Eel Weir Canal and power station tailrace: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit: 1 brook trout and 1 landlocked salmon. - See regulations for North Gorham Pond. - From North Gorham Dam downstream to tidewater: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. (From Saccarappa Falls in Westbrook to Presumpscot Falls in Falmouth: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
PRIESTLY LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T10 R13 WELS | PRIESTLY LAKE, T10 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). All brook trout caught must be released alive at once. | No |
PRONG POND | North | Piscataquis | Beaver Cove, Greenville | PRONG POND, Beaver Cove, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
PROVINCE LAKE | South | York | Parsonsfield | PROVINCE LAKE, Parsonsfield. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
PUFFERS POND (ECHO LAKE) | South | Penobscot (South) | Dexter | PUFFERS POND (ECHO LAKE), Dexter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
PUG LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | T5 R1 NBPP | PUG LAKE, T5 R1 NBPP. (See Grand Lake, West [Including Pug Lake]). | No |
PUNCHBOWL POND | North | Piscataquis | Blanchard Twp | PUNCHBOWL POND, Blanchard Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
PUSHAW LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | Glenburn, Hudson, Old Town, Orono | PUSHAW LAKE, Glenburn, Hudson, Old Town, Orono (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
Pushaw Lake Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
PUSHAW POND, LITTLE | South | Penobscot (South) | Hudson | PUSHAW POND, LITTLE, Hudson (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
PUSHAW STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Hudson, Alton, Old Town | PUSHAW STREAM, Hudson, Alton, Old Town (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the railroad bridge in Hudson downstream to Pushaw Lake and from Pushaw Lake downstream to Stillwater River: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. From October 1 - December 31: S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
Pushaw Lake Dam, Hudson: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
PUSHINEER POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | PUSHINEER POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
QUAKISH LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | T3 Indian Purchase Twp | QUAKISH LAKE, T3 Indian Purchase Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. | Yes |
QUARRY POND | South | Hancock | Sullivan | QUARRY POND, Sullivan (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
QUARRY POND | South | Lincoln | Waldoboro | QUARRY POND, Waldoboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
QUILL POND | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt | QUILL POND, Dallas Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
QUIMBY POND | North | Franklin | Rangeley | QUIMBY POND, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to all fishing is that area located near the state boat landing from shore to the floating markers. Motorboats prohibited. | No |
QUINTS BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER | South | Oxford (South) | Brownfield, Fryeburg | QUINTS BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER, Brownfield, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws for lakes and ponds apply. | Yes |
RABBIT POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | RABBIT POND, Elliottsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RAGGED LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T2&3 R13 WELS | RAGGED LAKE, T2&3 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RAGGED POND | North | Piscataquis | T9 R10 WELS | RAGGED POND, T9 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
RAGGED PONDS, LOWER EAST, LOWER WEST, UPPER EAST, UPPER WEST | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 Indian Purchase Twp | RAGGED PONDS, LOWER EAST, LOWER WEST, UPPER EAST, UPPER WEST, T4 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RAGGED STREAM (TRIBUTARY TO CARIBOU LAKE) | North | Piscataquis | T2 R13 WELS, T2 R12 WELS | RAGGED STREAM (TRIBUTARY TO CARIBOU LAKE), T2 R13 WELS, T2 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. | No |
RAINBOW DEADWATERS, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | RAINBOW DEADWATERS, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIES, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on landlocked salmon. | No |
RAINBOW LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | RAINBOW LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on landlocked salmon. | No |
RAINBOW POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | RAINBOW POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RANCOURT POND | North | Somerset | Dennistown Plt | RANCOURT POND, Dennistown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RANGE POND, LOWER | South | Androscoggin | Poland | RANGE POND, LOWER, Poland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RANGE POND, MIDDLE | South | Androscoggin | Poland | RANGE POND, MIDDLE, Poland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RANGE POND, UPPER | South | Androscoggin | Poland | RANGE POND, UPPER, Poland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RANGELEY LAKE | North | Franklin | Rangeley | RANGELEY LAKE, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). | No |
RANGELEY RIVER | North | Franklin | Rangeley | RANGELEY RIVER, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the fish screen downstream to the dam on the outlet of Rangeley Lake: FFO (Fly fishing only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. - From the downstream side of the dam on the outlet of Rangeley Lake to the red markers at the confluence of Cupsuptic Lake: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Total daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - October 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). |
Yes |
RAPID RIVER | North | Oxford (North) | Township C, Upton | RAPID RIVER, Township C, Upton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Use of barbed hooks prohibited. All brook trout caught must be released alive at once.
- Closed to all fishing after September 15 is that portion of the Rapid River between the remnants of Lower Dam to the red markers near the head of Long Pool, so-called. |
No |
RAPID STREAM | North | Franklin | Carrabassett Valley to Freeman Twp | RAPID STREAM, Carrabassett Valley to Freeman Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
RED RIVER | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS to Winterville Plt | RED RIVER, T15 R9 WELS to Winterville Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the outlet of Pushineer Pond downstream to the T15 R9 WELS and T15 R8 WELS town line (including tributaries): S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. - From Red River Falls to St. Froid Lake: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). |
No |
REED POND | North | Aroostook | Macwahoc Plt | REED POND, Macwahoc Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
REED POND, BIG, AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWNSTREAM TO REED DEADWATER | North | Piscataquis | T8 R10 WELS | REED POND, BIG, AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWNSTREAM TO REED DEADWATER, T8 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
REED POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T8 R10 WELS | REED POND, LITTLE, T8 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
RICH MILL POND | South | Cumberland | Standish | RICH MILL POND, Standish (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
RICHARDSON LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Oxford (North) | Richardsontown Twp, Township C, etc. | RICHARDSON LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES, Richardsontown Twp, Township C, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 23 inches: 1 fish. (See listing for Upper Dam Pool). | No |
RICHARDSON POND, WEST | North | Oxford (North) | Adamstown Twp | RICHARDSON POND, WEST, Adamstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RICHARDSON PONDS, EAST | North | Oxford (North) | Adamstown Twp | RICHARDSON PONDS, EAST, Adamstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
RIFT POND | South | Hancock | Great Pond | RIFT POND, Great Pond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
RIPLEY POND | North | Somerset | Ripley | RIPLEY POND, Ripley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
RIPOGENUS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11&12 WELS | RIPOGENUS LAKE, T3 R11&12 WELS. (See Chesuncook Lake). | No |
RIPOGENUS STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T4 R12 WELS, T3 R12 WELS | RIPOGENUS STREAM, T4 R12 WELS, T3 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). General law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. | No |
ROACH POND, 2ND | North | Piscataquis | T1 R12 WELS | ROACH POND, 2nd, T1 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). | No |
ROACH POND, 3RD | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | ROACH POND, 3rd, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROACH POND, 4TH | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | ROACH POND, 4th, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROACH POND, 7TH | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | ROACH POND, 7TH, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ROACH POND, FIRST AND NORTH INLET | North | Piscataquis | Frenchtown Twp | ROACH POND, FIRST AND NORTH INLET, Frenchtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
ROACH RIVER | North | Piscataquis | T1 R12 WELS to Spencer Bay Twp | ROACH RIVER, T1 R12 WELS to Spencer Bay Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the red markers at the outlet of Second Roach Pond to the red markers at the confluence with North Inlet: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). - From the First Roach Pond dam downstream to the red markers on the shores of Moosehead Lake: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). |
No |
ROARING BROOK | North | Piscataquis | Williamsburg Twp | ROARING BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
ROARING BROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R9 NWP | ROARING BROOK POND, T7 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
ROBBINS BROOK POND | North | Aroostook | T12 R11 WELS | ROBBINS BROOK POND, T12 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Fly fishing and trolling with flies only. | No |
ROBINSON POND | North | Somerset | Caratunk | ROBINSON POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ROCK CRUSHER POND | North | Aroostook | Island Falls | ROCK CRUSHER POND, Island Falls (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
ROCK POND | North | Franklin | Chain of Ponds Twp | ROCK POND, Chain of Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ROCK POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | ROCK POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
ROCK POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | ROCK POND, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROCK POND | North | Somerset | T5 R6 BKP WKR | ROCK POND, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
ROCKABEMA LAKE | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | ROCKABEMA LAKE, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROCKY AND SUNKEN LAKES | South | Washington | Marion Twp, Whiting | ROCKY AND SUNKEN LAKES, Marion Twp, Whiting (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROCKY BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | ROCKY BROOK, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | No |
ROCKY BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | ROCKY BROOK AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the headwaters downstream to the T15 R9 WELS and T15 R8 WELS town line: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
ROCKY LAKE | South | Washington | Berry Twp | ROCKY LAKE, Berry Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
ROCKY POND | South | Knox | Rockport | ROCKY POND, Rockport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: October 1 - May 31: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
ROCKY POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | ROCKY POND, T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROCKY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | ROCKY POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
ROCKY POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | ROCKY POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROCKY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T3 R8 WELS | ROCKY POND, T3 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
ROCKY POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | ROCKY POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ROCKY POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | ROCKY POND, LITTLE, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
ROCKY POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | ROCKY POND, LITTLE, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
RODERIQUE POND | North | Somerset | Rockwood Strip | RODERIQUE POND, Rockwood Strip (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROSS (CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK) LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T9&10 R15 WELS | ROSS (CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK) LAKE, T9&10 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. | No |
ROSS POND | North | Franklin | Rangeley | ROSS POND, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
ROUND (BOG) POND | North | Somerset | Skowhegan | ROUND (BOG) POND, Skowhegan (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ROUND LAKE | South | Washington | T18 ED BPP, T19 ED BPP | ROUND LAKE, T18 ED BPP, T19 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
ROUND MOUNTAIN POND | North | Franklin | Alder Stream Twp | ROUND MOUNTAIN POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Opens to open water fishing May 1st: FFO (Fly fishing only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
ROUND MOUNTAIN POND | North | Aroostook | T11 R8 WELS | ROUND MOUNTAIN POND, T11 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | ROUND POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
ROUND POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | ROUND POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ROUND POND | South | York | Lyman | ROUND POND, Lyman (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: January 1 - March 31: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). April 1 - September 30: Open to open water fishing only, ALO (Artificial lures only). October 1 - December 31: Open to open water fishing only, ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
Exception: Children under the age of 16 and eligible complimentary license holders may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). |
Yes |
ROUND POND | South | Hancock | Mount Desert | ROUND POND, Mount Desert (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND | North | Franklin | Rangeley | ROUND POND, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND | North | Somerset | Sapling Twp | ROUND POND, Sapling Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND | North | Somerset | Squaretown Twp | ROUND POND, Squaretown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
ROUND POND | North | Aroostook | T13 R12 WELS | ROUND POND, T13 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout and togue: 1 fish. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). | No |
ROUND POND | North | Aroostook | T14 R8 WELS | ROUND POND, T14 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
ROUND POND | North | Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS | ROUND POND, T6 R11 WELS. (See Chamberlain Lake). | No |
ROUND POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R14 WELS | ROUND POND, T7 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
ROUND POND | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T7 R8&9 WELS | ROUND POND, T7 R8&9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
ROUND POND | North | Franklin | Township E | ROUND POND, Township E (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND | South | Knox | Vinalhaven | ROUND POND, Vinalhaven. Closed to all fishing. | No |
ROUND POND (CAVERLY POND) | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | ROUND POND (CAVERLY POND), T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp | ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, Albany Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
Pond: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Tributaries and Outlet: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. |
No |
ROUND POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS BLAZED LINE | North | Piscataquis | T8 R13 WELS | ROUND POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY BLAZED LINE, T8 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). | No |
ROWE LAKE | North | Aroostook | T11 R8 WELS | ROWE LAKE, T11 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROWE POND | North | Somerset | Pleasant Ridge Plt | ROWE POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROWELL POND | North | Somerset | Solon | ROWELL POND, Solon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
ROXBURY (ELLIS) POND | North | Oxford (North) | Byron, Roxbury | ROXBURY (ELLIS) POND, Byron, Roxbury (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
ROYAL RIVER | South | Cumberland | Yarmouth | ROYAL RIVER, Yarmouth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Elm Street downstream to tidewater: Open to open water fishing January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
RUBBERNECK POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | RUBBERNECK POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
RUM POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Greenville | RUM POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
RUMP POND | North | Oxford (North) | Parmachenee Twp | RUMP POND, Parmachenee Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
RUSH POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T2 R6 WELS | RUSH POND, T2 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
RUSSELL POND | North | Somerset | Russell Pond Twp | RUSSELL POND, Russell Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SABAO LAKE, LOWER | South | Hancock | T35 MD | SABAO LAKE, LOWER, T35 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
SABBATH DAY POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Franklin | Township E | SABBATH DAY POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Township E (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. | No |
SABBATHDAY LAKE | South | Cumberland | New Gloucester | SABBATHDAY LAKE, New Gloucester (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Dipping smelts permitted only in outlet. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SACO RIVER | South | Cumberland, Oxford (South), York | Fryeburg to Saco | SACO RIVER, Fryeburg to Saco (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Maine/New Hampshire border in Fryeburg to Cataract Dam in Saco: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
SADDLEBACK LAKE | North | Franklin | Dallas Plt | SADDLEBACK LAKE, Dallas Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Motorboats prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SAFFORD POND | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp | SAFFORD POND, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SAINT ALBANS WMA POND | North | Somerset | Saint Albans | SAINT ALBANS WMA POND, Saint Albans (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SAINT CROIX LAKE | North | Aroostook | T7&8 R4 WELS | SAINT CROIX LAKE, T7&8 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
SAINT CROIX RIVER | South | Washington | Forest City Twp to Calais | SAINT CROIX RIVER, Forest City Twp to Calais (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). International Water (page A-1).
East Grand Lake Dam, Forest City Twp: The area within 75 feet of the downstream mouth of the fishway is closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). - From Mud Lake to Spednic Lake, Forest City, T10 R3 NBPP. Closed to the taking of smallmouth bass. - From Grand Falls Dam to the Milltown Dam, Baileyville, Baring Twp, Calais. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), All fish caught must be released alive at once, except no size or bag limit on largemouth bass. Grand Falls Powerhouse Dam, Baileyville: The fishway and the area within 75 feet of any part of the fishway are closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). Woodland Dam, Baileyville: The fishway and the area within 75 feet of any part of the fishway are closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
SAINT CROIX STREAM | North | Aroostook | Saint Croix Twp to Masardis | SAINT CROIX STREAM, Saint Croix Twp to Masardis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
SAINT FRANCIS RIVER | North | Aroostook | Big Twenty Twp to T18 R10 WELS | SAINT FRANCIS RIVER, Big Twenty Twp to T18 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. International Water (page A-1). | Yes |
SAINT FROID LAKE | North | Aroostook | T14 R7 WELS, Winterville Plt | SAINT FROID LAKE, T14 R7 WELS, Winterville Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares). | No |
SAINT GEORGE LAKE | South | Waldo | Liberty | SAINT GEORGE LAKE, Liberty (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Open to ice fishing in January and February only. March: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | Yes |
SAINT GEORGE RIVER | South | Knox, Waldo | Liberty to Warren | SAINT GEORGE RIVER, Liberty to Warren (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. | Yes |
SAINT JOHN POND, 4TH | North | Somerset | T5 R17 WELS | SAINT JOHN POND, 4TH, T5 R17 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
SAINT JOHN POND, 5TH | North | Somerset | T5&6 R17 WELS | SAINT JOHN POND, 5TH, T5&6 R17 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | Yes |
SAINT JOHN RIVER | North | Aroostook, Somerset | Big Ten Twp to Hamlin | SAINT JOHN RIVER, Big Ten Twp to Hamlin (North Zone).
- From the confluence of the Northwest and Southwest Branches of the St. John River in Big Ten Twp downstream to the eastern most border of the town of Hamlin: General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply. Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. - From the confluence with the St. Francis River in St. Francis downstream to the eastern most border of the town of Hamlin: International Water (page A-1). |
Yes |
SAINT JOHN RIVER, BAKER BRANCH | North | Somerset | T5 R17 WELS to T9 R17 WELS | SAINT JOHN RIVER, BAKER BRANCH, T5 R17 WELS to T9 R17 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. | Yes |
SAINT JOHN RIVER, NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST BRANCHES | North | Aroostook, Somerset | T12 R17 WELS to Big Ten Twp and T5 R20 WELS to Big Ten Twp | SAINT JOHN RIVER, NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST BRANCHES, T12 R17 WELS to Big Ten Twp and T5 R20 WELS to Big Ten Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish except by hook and line. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Open to taking bass and muskellunge only. | Yes |
SALMON FALLS RIVER | South | York | Acton, Lebanon, Berwick, South Berwick | SALMON FALLS RIVER, Acton, Lebanon, Berwick, South Berwick. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). From the Great East Lake Dam downstream to tidewater (excluding all lakes and ponds on the river): Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. (Below Berwick: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). | Yes |
SALMON POND | North | Piscataquis | Greenville | SALMON POND, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
SALMON POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | SALMON POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SALMON POND | South | Washington | T30 MD BPP | SALMON POND, T30 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SALMON POND | North | Piscataquis | T4 R13 WELS | SALMON POND, T4 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SALMON STREAM LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T1 R6 WELS | SALMON STREAM LAKE, T1 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SALMON STREAM LAKE, LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | T1 R6 WELS | SALMON STREAM LAKE, LITTLE, T1 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SALMON STREAM POND | North | Piscataquis | Guilford | SALMON STREAM POND, Guilford. Closed to all fishing. | No |
SAM AYERS STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | T2 R9 NWP, T2 R8 NWP | SAM AYERS STREAM, T2 R9 NWP, T2 R8 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
SAND POND | South | Cumberland | Baldwin | SAND POND, Baldwin (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SAND POND | North | Franklin | Chesterville | SAND POND, Chesterville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SAND POND | South | York | Limington | SAND POND, Limington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
SAND POND | South | York | North Berwick, Sanford | SAND POND, North Berwick, Sanford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
SAND POND (WALDEN POND) | South | Oxford (South) | Denmark | SAND POND (WALDEN POND), Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SANDY (SAND) POND | North | Somerset | Embden | SANDY (SAND) POND, Embden (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SANDY RIVER | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt to Starks | SANDY RIVER, Sandy River Plt to Starks (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From its origin at the outlet of the Sandy River Ponds to the upper (Route 142) bridge in Phillips: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From the upper (Route 142) bridge in Phillips, downstream to its confluence with the Kennebec River, Starks and Norridgewock: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - October 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). |
Yes |
SANDY RIVER PONDS | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | SANDY RIVER PONDS, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SAPONAC POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Burlington, Grand Falls Twp | SAPONAC POND, Burlington, Grand Falls Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
SAWTELLE DEADWATER | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS | SAWTELLE DEADWATER, T6 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SAWTELLE POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R8 WELS | SAWTELLE POND, T7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SAWYER POND | North | Piscataquis | Greenville | SAWYER POND, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCARBOROUGH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA | South | Cumberland | Scarborough | SCARBOROUGH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, Scarborough (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited on that portion of the area upstream of the abandoned railroad right-of-way from March 1 - September 30. | No |
SCHOODIC BROOK | South | Washington | Cherryfield | SCHOODIC BROOK, Cherryfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed from red marker at its mouth to red marker 1,000 feet upstream. | No |
SCHOODIC LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Brownville, Lake View Plt, T4 R9 NWP | SCHOODIC LAKE, Brownville, Lake View Plt, T4 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 23 inches. Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 21 inches. | No |
SCHOODIC LAKE | South | Washington | Cherryfield | SCHOODIC LAKE, Cherryfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCHOOLHOUSE POND | North | Franklin | Avon | SCHOOLHOUSE POND, Avon (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCITUATE POND | South | York | York | SCITUATE POND, York (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
SCOPAN LAKE | North | Aroostook | T10&11 R4 WELS, Masardis, Ashland | SCOPAN LAKE, T10&11 R4 WELS, Masardis, Ashland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCOPAN STREAM | North | Aroostook | Masardis, Ashland | SCOPAN STREAM, Masardis, Ashland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCRAGGLY LAKE | South | Penobscot (South) | T5 R1 NBPP, T6 R1 NBPP | SCRAGGLY LAKE, T5 R1 NBPP, T6 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SCRAGGLY LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R8 WELS | SCRAGGLY LAKE, T7 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SEAL COVE POND | South | Hancock | Tremont | SEAL COVE POND, Tremont (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
SEBAGO LAKE, AND ALL DIRECT TRIBUTARIES INCLUDING RIVERS | South | Cumberland | Naples, etc. | SEBAGO LAKE, AND ALL DIRECT TRIBUTARIES INCLUDING RIVERS, Naples, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. No bag limit for togue under 26 inches and no minimum length limit; only 1 may equal or exceed 26 inches. All trout (excluding lake trout) and landlocked salmon caught while ice fishing must be released immediately without removal from the water. Closed to all fishing within 100 feet of Whiteís Bridge.
From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only). Togue may be harvested as described above. From October 1 - March 31: All trout (excluding lake trout) and landlocked salmon caught while open water fishing must be released alive at once. Direct tributaries are closed to fishing, except for the lower reach of the Muddy River south of the Lake House Road and the lower reach of the Sticky River northeast of the Route 114 crossing. Closed to open water fishing is the ìmouth of the Songo Riverî, which is the area to the north of a line drawn between Bear Point and Outer Island and then along a line to the north shore. Portland Water District restrictions: (1) the portion of Sebago Lake within 3,000 feet of the water intakes in Standish is a "No Trespassing" zone; and (2) the area from the "No Trespassing" zone to 2 miles from the water intakes is a "No Bodily Contact" zone and no motor vehicles are allowed on the ice (motorboats, ATVs, and snowmobiles are allowed). |
Yes |
SEBAGO LAKE, LITTLE | South | Cumberland | Gray, Windham | SEBAGO LAKE, LITTLE, Gray, Windham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SEBASTICOOK RIVER | North | Somerset | Harmony to Pittsfield | SEBASTICOOK RIVER, Harmony to Pittsfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Mainstream Pond downstream to the confluence with the East Branch Sebasticook River in Pittsfield: Open to ice and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish).
(Corinna/Hartland to Winslow: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
SEBASTICOOK RIVER | South | Kennebec, Somerset, Waldo | Pittsfield to Winslow | SEBASTICOOK RIVER, Pittsfield to Winslow (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the confluence with the East Branch Sebasticook River in Pittsfield downstream to the Benton Falls Dam in Benton: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. - From the Benton Falls Dam in Benton downstream to the confluence with the Kennebec River in Winslow: ALO (single hook only). Open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31. Total daily bag limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 2 fish. Minimum length limit on trout and landlocked salmon: 12 inches. Exception: Anglers under 16 years of age may fish under S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]) from 150 feet downstream of the Benton Falls dam fishway to the confluence of Pattee Pond Brook in Winslow. (Corinna/Hartland to Winslow: See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
SEBASTICOOK RIVER, EAST BRANCH | South | Penobscot, Somerset | Dexter to Detroit | SEBASTICOOK RIVER, EAST BRANCH, Dexter to Detroit (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the dam on Little Wassookeag to the downstream side of the Liberty Street Bridge: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). - From the Liberty Street Bridge downstream to the confluence with the Sebasticook River: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). (See Fish Consumption Advisories on page A-4). |
Yes |
SEBEC LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Bowerbank, Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec, Willimantic | SEBEC LAKE, Bowerbank, Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to ice fishing January 15 - March 15. | No |
SEBEC RIVER | North | Piscataquis | Sebec, Milo | SEBEC RIVER, Sebec, Milo (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From the dam at Route 6 in Milo downstream to the Piscataquis River: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | Yes |
SEBOEIS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Lakeview Plt, T4 R9 NWP | SEBOEIS LAKE, Lakeview Plt, T4 R9 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SEBOEIS RIVER | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS to T3 R7 WELS | SEBOEIS RIVER, T6 R7 WELS to T3 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the upstream side of the Grand Lake Road bridge to the confluence with the East Branch of the Penobscot River: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
SEBOEIS STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Seboeis Plt to Howland | SEBOEIS STREAM, Seboeis Plt to Howland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SEBOEIS STREAM, EAST BRANCH | South | Penobscot (South) | Cedar Lake Twp | SEBOEIS STREAM, EAST BRANCH, Cedar Lake Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
SEBOOMOOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING, ALSO THE NORTH AND SOUTH BRANCHES OF PENOBSCOT RIVER UPSTREAM TO THE RED MARKERS | North | Somerset | Pittston Academy Grant, Plymouth Twp, Seboomook Twp | SEBOOMOOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING, INCLUDING THE NORTH AND SOUTH BRANCHES OF PENOBSCOT RIVER UPSTREAM TO THE RED MARKERS, Pittston Academy Grant, Plymouth Twp, Seboomook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). (See Gulliver Brook). | No |
SECOND (DOUGLAS) POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | SECOND (DOUGLAS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
SECOND (GARDNER) LAKE | South | Washington | Marion Twp | SECOND (GARDNER) LAKE, Marion Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SECOND (HADLEY) LAKE | South | Washington | T18 ED BPP | SECOND (HADLEY) LAKE, T18 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
SECRET POND | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | SECRET POND, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
SECRET POND | North | Franklin | Seven Ponds Twp | SECRET POND, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
SECRET POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Greenville | SECRET POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
SEWALL POND | South | Sagadahoc | Arrowsic | SEWALL POND, Arrowsic (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The area from the fishway, upstream to the red markers, closed to fishing at all times. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. | Yes |
SEWALL POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | SEWALL POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
SHADOW POND | North | Piscataquis | Greenville | SHADOW POND, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHAGG POND | South | Oxford (South) | Woodstock | SHAGG POND, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHALLOW LAKE, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T7 R14 WELS | SHALLOW LAKE, LITTLE, T7 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SHALLOW POND | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | SHALLOW POND, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SHATTUCK LAKE | South | Washington | Calais, Robbinston | SHATTUCK LAKE, Calais, Robbinston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHAW POND, LOWER | North | Somerset | T3 R4 BKP WKR | SHAW POND, LOWER, T3 R4 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHEEPSCOT POND | South | Waldo | Palermo | SHEEPSCOT POND, Palermo (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing.
-The holding of any live baitfish not taken in Sheepscot Pond is prohibited. Sheepscot Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
No |
SHEEPSCOT RIVER | South | Lincoln, Waldo | Palermo to Newcastle | SHEEPSCOT RIVER, Palermo to Newcastle (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From Sheepscot Lake Dam to the upstream side of the Route 105 bridge in Somerville: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Fishing from the Sheepscot Lake Dam and fishing in the fishway is prohibited (Title 12, subsection 12457). - From the Route 105 bridge in Somerville to the head of tide: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Minimum length on brown trout: 8 inches. |
No |
SHEEPSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH | South | Kennebec, Lincoln, Waldo | China to Whitefield | SHEEPSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCH, China to Whitefield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Branch Pond to the confluence with the main stem: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
SHIELDS BRANCH (TRIBUTARY TO BLACK RIVER, BIG) | North | Aroostook | T14 R15 WELS to T15 R15 WELS | SHIELDS BRANCH (TRIBUTARY TO BLACK RIVER, BIG), T14 R15 WELS to T15 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Closed to the taking of live baitfish, except by hook and line. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30. | Yes |
SHILOH (DUTTON) POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | SHILOH (DUTTON) POND, Kingfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHIN POND, LOWER | North | Penobscot (North) | Mount Chase, T5 R7 WELS | SHIN POND, LOWER, Mount Chase, T5 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHIN POND, UPPER | North | Penobscot (North) | Mount Chase, T6 R6 WELS | SHIN POND, UPPER, Mount Chase, T6 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SHIRLEY POND | North | Piscataquis | Shirley | SHIRLEY POND, Shirley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SIBLEY POND | North | Somerset | Canaan, Pittsfield | SIBLEY POND, Canaan, Pittsfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SILVER LAKE | North | Piscataquis | Katahdin Iron Works Twp | SILVER LAKE, Katahdin Iron Works Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | No |
SILVER LAKE | South | Sagadahoc | Phippsburg | SILVER LAKE, Phippsburg (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SILVER LAKE (FIGURE EIGHT POND) | South | Kennebec | Manchester, Sidney | SILVER LAKE (FIGURE EIGHT POND), Manchester, Sidney (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SILVER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R5 WELS | SILVER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R5 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
SILVER PUG LAKE | South | Washington | T26 ED BPP | SILVER PUG LAKE, T26 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
SIMMONS POND | South | Hancock | Hancock | SIMMONS POND, Hancock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SIMPSON POND | South | Washington | Roque Bluffs | SIMPSON POND, Roque Bluffs (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
SING SING POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | SING SING POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SIX MILE LAKE | South | Washington | Marshfield, Whitneyville | SIX MILE LAKE, Marshfield, Whitneyville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SKITACOOK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Oakfield, T4 R3 WELS | SKITACOOK LAKE, Oakfield, T4 R3 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SLAUGHTER POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R11 WELS | SLAUGHTER POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
SLY BROOK LAKE, 1ST AND 2ND | North | Aroostook | New Canada Plt | SLY BROOK LAKE, 1ST and 2ND, New Canada Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
SLY BROOK LAKE, 3RD | North | Aroostook | New Canada Plt | SLY BROOK LAKE, 3RD, New Canada Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). | No |
SMITH (WEEKS) POND | North | Somerset | Brighton Plt | SMITH (WEEKS) POND, Brighton Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SMITH POND | North | Somerset | Cornville | SMITH POND, Cornville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SMITH POND | North | Piscataquis | Elliottsville Twp | SMITH POND, Elliottsville Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SMITH POND | North | Somerset | Forsyth Twp | SMITH POND, Forsyth Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SMITH POND | North | Somerset | Misery Twp, Parlin Pond Twp | SMITH POND, Misery Twp, Parlin Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SMITH POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T3 Indian Purchase Twp | SMITH POND, T3 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SMITH POND, LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | T1 R8 WELS | SMITH POND, LITTLE, T1 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SNAG POND (STUMP POND) | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | SNAG POND (STUMP POND), Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. | Yes |
SNAKE POND | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | SNAKE POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
SNAKE POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R11 WELS | SNAKE POND, T7 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
SNOW MOUNTAIN POND | North | Franklin | Alder Stream Twp | SNOW MOUNTAIN POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). No motors allowed. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
SNOWS POND | North | Piscataquis | Dover-Foxcroft | SNOWS POND, Dover-Foxcroft (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SNOWSHOE LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R7 WELS | SNOWSHOE LAKE, T7 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SNOWSHOE POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | SNOWSHOE POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOCATEAN STREAM | North | Somerset | West Middlebury Canal Grant | SOCATEAN STREAM, West Middlebury Canal Grant (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to all fishing from the yellow markers at Moosehead Lake upstream to the Williams Stream Road. | No |
SOLDIER POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Soldiertown Twp | SOLDIER POND, Soldiertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SOLDIER POND, INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD OR RAILROAD CROSSING | North | Aroostook | Wallagrass | SOLDIER POND, INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD OR RAILROAD CROSSING, Wallagrass (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). No bag limit on landlocked salmon less than 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon over 14 inches: 2 fish. Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. | No |
SOLDIER POND, LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | Soldiertown Twp | SOLDIER POND, LITTLE, Soldiertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
SONGO POND | South | Oxford (South) | Albany Twp, Bethel | SONGO POND, Albany Twp, Bethel (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOUADABSCOOK STREAM | South | Penobscot (South) | Carmel | SOUADABSCOOK STREAM, Carmel (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Grist Mill Pond Dam, Carmel: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
SOURDNAHUNK (NESOWADNEHUNK) THOROUGHFARE | North | Piscataquis | T4 R10 | SOURDNAHUNK (NESOWADNEHUNK) THOROUGHFARE, T4 R10 (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to all fishing: that portion of the thoroughfare between Sourdnahunk (Nesowadnehunk) Lake and the dam northerly from the dam for approximately 1,000 feet to red markers set on the shore. | No |
SOURDNAHUNK LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T5 R11 WELS | SOURDNAHUNK LAKE, T5 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
SOURDNAHUNK LAKE, LITTLE (LITTLE NESOWADNEHUNK) | North | Piscataquis | T5 R11 WELS | SOURDNAHUNK LAKE, LITTLE (LITTLE NESOWADNEHUNK), T5 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. | No |
SOURDNAHUNK STREAM (NESOURDNAHUNK STREAM) | North | Piscataquis | T4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELS | SOURDNAHUNK STREAM (NESOURDNAHUNK STREAM), T4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), except that from the downstream side of the bridge at Nesourdnahunk Field to the downstream side of the bridge at Foster Field: fishing restricted to the use of single hook artificial lures only. | No |
SOUTH (PINE TREE) POND | North | Franklin | Sandy River Plt | SOUTH (PINE TREE) POND, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOUTH BOG STREAM | North | Franklin | Rangeley Plt | SOUTH BOG STREAM, Rangeley Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From August 16 - September 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | No |
SOUTH POND | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood | SOUTH POND, Greenwood (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Areas in the lake within 100 feet of the mouth of any tributary are closed to the taking of smelts. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOUTH POND | North | Piscataquis | Monson | SOUTH POND, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOUTHWEST POND | South | Washington | Beddington | SOUTHWEST POND, Beddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SOWISH LAKE | North | Aroostook | T18 R10 WELS | SOWISH LAKE, T18 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
SPARROW BROOK | South | Oxford (South) | Hartford | SPARROW BROOK, Hartford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). | No |
SPAULDING LAKE | North | Aroostook | Oakfield | SPAULDING LAKE, Oakfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPAULDING POND | South | York | Lebanon | SPAULDING POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
SPECK POND | North | Oxford (North) | Grafton Twp | SPECK POND, Grafton Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPECK POND, BIG | South | Oxford (South) | Norway, Waterford | SPECK POND, BIG, Norway, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPECTACLE POND | South | Kennebec | Augusta, Vassalboro | SPECTACLE POND, Augusta, Vassalboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). Daily bag limit on brown trout: 1 fish; minimum length limit on brown trout: 18 inches. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPECTACLE POND | North | Somerset | King and Bartlett Twp | SPECTACLE POND, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SPECTACLE POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Blanchard Twp | SPECTACLE POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Blanchard Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SPECTACLE PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER | North | Piscataquis | Monson | SPECTACLE PONDS, LOWER AND UPPER, Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPEDNIC LAKE | South | Washington | T9 R4 NBPP, T10 R3 NBPP, T11 R3 NBPP, Vanceboro | SPEDNIC LAKE, T9 R4 NBPP, T10 R3 NBPP, T11 R3 NBPP, Vanceboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Closed to the taking of smallmouth bass. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. International Water (page A-1).
Spednic Lake Dam: the area within 75 feet of the mouth of the fishway is closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
No |
SPENCER LAKE | North | Somerset | Hobbstown Twp, T3 R5 BKP WKR | SPENCER LAKE, Hobbstown Twp, T3 R5 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Daily bag limit on togue: 6 fish; no minimum length limit; only 1 may exceed 23 inches. | No |
SPENCER POND | North | Piscataquis | East Middlesex Canal Grant Twp | SPENCER POND, East Middlesex Canal Grant Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPENCER POND | North | Franklin | Township D | SPENCER POND, Township D (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPENCER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Skinner Twp to T3 R4&5 BKP WKR | SPENCER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Skinner Twp to T3 R4&5 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
SPICER POND | South | York | Shapleigh | SPICER POND, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats prohibited. | No |
SPICER POND TRIBUTARIES | South | York | Shapleigh | SPICER POND TRIBUTARIES, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
SPIDER LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T9 R11&12 WELS | SPIDER LAKE, T9 R11&12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on whitefish: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 18 inches. | No |
SPLIT ROCK POND | North | Somerset | Pierce Pond Twp | SPLIT ROCK POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRAGUE POND | South | Sagadahoc | Phippsburg | SPRAGUE POND, Phippsburg (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRING BROOK POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | SPRING BROOK POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
SPRING BROOK POND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | Amherst | SPRING BROOK POND TRIBUTARIES, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). | No |
SPRING BROOKS, BIG AND LITTLE | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 R8 WELS, T5 R8 WELS | SPRING BROOKS, BIG AND LITTLE, T4 R8 WELS, T5 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
SPRING LAKE | South | Hancock | T3 ND | SPRING LAKE, T3 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRING LAKE | North | Somerset | T3 R4 BKP WKR | SPRING LAKE, T3 R4 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-1 (ice fishing only), S-2 (open water fishing only), S-3 (open water fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
SPRING POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T6 R7 WELS | SPRING POND, T6 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRING POND | North | Piscataquis | T7 R10 WELS | SPRING POND, T7 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
SPRING RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES | South | Hancock | T16 MD | SPRING RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES, T16 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 8 inches. | No |
SPRING RIVER LAKE | South | Hancock | T10 SD | SPRING RIVER LAKE, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRINGY POND, LOWER | South | Hancock | Otis | SPRINGY POND, LOWER, Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SPRUANCE POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | SPRUANCE POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PONDS | North | Piscataquis | TB R11 WELS | SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PONDS, TB R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
SPRUCE POND | North | Somerset | Lexington Twp | SPRUCE POND, Lexington Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SQUAPAN LAKE | North | Aroostook | Ashland, Masardis, T10&11 R4 WELS | SQUAPAN LAKE, Ashland, Masardis, T10&11 R4 WELS. (See Scopan Lake). | No |
SQUARE LAKE | North | Aroostook | T15&16 R5 WELS | SQUARE LAKE, T15&16 R5 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. (See also Fish River Thoroughfares). | No |
SQUARE POND | South | York | Acton, Shapleigh | SQUARE POND, Acton, Shapleigh (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SQUIRREL BROOK | South | Penobscot (South) | Cedar Lake Twp | SQUIRREL BROOK, Cedar Lake Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
STAFFORD POND | North | Somerset | Hartland | STAFFORD POND, Hartland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
STANLEY POND | South | Oxford (South) | Hiram, Porter | STANLEY POND, Hiram, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
STAPLES POND | North | Franklin | Temple | STAPLES POND, Temple (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
STARBIRD POND | North | Somerset | Hartland | STARBIRD POND, Hartland (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
STEARNS POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sweden | STEARNS POND, Sweden (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
STETSON POND | North | Franklin | Phillips | STETSON POND, Phillips (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
STEVENS (CEMETERY) BROOK | South | Cumberland | New Gloucester | STEVENS (CEMETERY) BROOK, New Gloucester (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Church Rd. downstream to Gloucester Hill Road: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
STEVENS POND | South | Waldo | Liberty | STEVENS POND, Liberty (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
STILLWATER RIVER | South | Penobscot (South) | Old Town, Orono | STILLWATER RIVER, Old Town, Orono (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
STINK POND AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | STINK POND AND OUTLET, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
STINKING BROOK | North | Piscataquis | Williamsburg Twp | STINKING BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
STONE COTTAGE BROOK | South | Oxford | Woodstock | STONE COTTAGE BROOK, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Areas in the lake within 200 feet of the mouth of this tributary are closed to the taking of smelt. | No |
STONY BROOK POND | North | Somerset | Lower Enchanted Twp | STONY BROOK POND, Lower Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
STRATTON POND | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | STRATTON POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). | No |
STURTEVANT POND | North | Oxford (North) | Magalloway Plt | STURTEVANT POND, Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SUCKER BROOK (BEAVER POND OUTLET) | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | SUCKER BROOK (BEAVER POND OUTLET), Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). Areas in the lake within 100 feet of the mouth of this tributary are closed to the taking of smelt. | No |
SUCKER BROOK POND | North | Piscataquis | Katahdin Iron Works Twp | SUCKER BROOK POND, Katahdin Iron Works Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
SUCKER LAKE | South | Aroostook | Weston | SUCKER LAKE, Weston (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. | Yes |
SUGAR BERTH POND | North | Somerset | Dennistown Plt | SUGAR BERTH POND, Dennistown Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SUNDAY POND | North | Oxford (North) | Lynchtown Twp, T5 R4 WBKP | SUNDAY POND, Lynchtown Twp, T5 R4 WBKP. (See Aziscohos Lake [including Sunday Pond] and tributaries). | No |
SUNDAY POND | North | Oxford (North) | Magalloway Plt | SUNDAY POND, Magalloway Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
SUPPLY POND | North | Somerset | Jackman, Moose River | SUPPLY POND, Jackman, Moose River (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SURPLUS POND | North | Oxford (North) | Andover, North Surplus | SURPLUS POND, Andover, North Surplus (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
SWAN LAKE | South | Waldo | Swanville | SWAN LAKE, Swanville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Closed to all fishing from October 1 - December 31. | No |
SWIFT RIVER | North | Oxford (North) | Byron to Rumford | SWIFT RIVER, Byron to Rumford (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Route 17 bridge crossing located south of Coos Canyon in Byron, south to the confluence with the Androscoggin River: Open to open water fishing from October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SWIFT RIVER POND | North | Franklin | Township E | SWIFT RIVER POND, Township E (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SWIFT RIVER POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Township E | SWIFT RIVER POND, LITTLE, Township E (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
SYMMES POND | South | York | Newfield | SYMMES POND, Newfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, LOWER | South | Washington | T5 ND BPP | SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, LOWER, T5 ND BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, UPPER | South | Penobscot (South) | Lakeville | SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, UPPER, Lakeville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TAYLOR HILL POND | North | Franklin | Strong | TAYLOR HILL POND, Strong (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
TAYLOR POND OUTLET | South | Kennebec | Mount Vernon | TAYLOR POND OUTLET, Mount Vernon (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish).
Exception: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once) is in effect on Taylor Pond Outlet from the downstream side of Taylor Pond dam to Echo Lake. |
Yes |
TEA POND | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | TEA POND, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). No size or bag limit on togue. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TEA POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | TEA POND, LITTLE, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TELOS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS | TELOS LAKE, T6 R11 WELS. (See Chamberlain Lake). | No |
TEN FORTY POND | North | Piscataquis | T2 R12 WELS | TEN FORTY POND, T2 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), only 1 trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TEN THOUSAND ACRE POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Somerset | Chase Stream Twp | TEN THOUSAND ACRE POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
THE HORNS POND | North | Franklin | Wyman Twp | THE HORNS POND, Wyman Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
THE THOROUGHFARE, BETWEEN NORTH AND EAST GRAND LAKES | North | Aroostook | Orient | THE THOROUGHFARE, BETWEEN NORTH AND EAST GRAND LAKES, Orient (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). International Water (page A-1). | No |
THIRD (WOODS) POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill | THIRD (WOODS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
THIRD LAKE | South | Hancock | T28 MD | THIRD LAKE, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
THIRD LAKE (MATAGAMON THIRD LAKE) | North | Piscataquis | T7 R10 WELS | THIRD LAKE (MATAGAMON THIRD LAKE), T7 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
THISSELL POND | North | Piscataquis | T5 R11 WELS | THISSELL POND, T5 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
THOMPSON ICE POND | South | Lincoln | South Bristol | THOMPSON ICE POND, South Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - May 31: S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
THOMPSON LAKE (INCLUDING THE HEATH) | South | Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford (South) | Oxford, Poland, etc. | THOMPSON LAKE (INCLUDING THE HEATH), Oxford, Poland, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. All salmon caught while ice fishing must be released immediately without removal from the water. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). From January 1 - March 31: All salmon caught while open water fishing must be released immediately without removal from the water.
Motorboats prohibited in The Heath, the southernmost part of Thompson Lake separated from the main lake by a causeway. |
Yes |
TIBBETTS POND | North | Somerset | Concord Twp | TIBBETTS POND, Concord Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TILDEN POND | South | Hancock | T10 SD | TILDEN POND, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TIM BROOK | North | Franklin | Tim Pond Twp, Eustis | TIM BROOK, Tim Pond Twp, Eustis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
TIM POND | North | Franklin | Tim Pond Twp | TIM POND, Tim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Tributaries closed to all fishing. | No |
TIMONEY LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | Oakfield, etc. | TIMONEY LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES, Oakfield, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TITCOMB POND | South | Hancock | T32 MD | TITCOMB POND, T32 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TOBEY POND | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | TOBEY POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
TODDY POND | South | Hancock | Blue Hill, Orland, Penobscot, Surry | TODDY POND, Blue Hill, Orland, Penobscot, Surry (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TODDY POND | South | Waldo | Brooks, Monroe, Swanville | TODDY POND, Brooks, Monroe, Swanville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
TOGUE POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | TOGUE POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
TOGUE POND, LOWER | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | TOGUE POND, LOWER, T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Open to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats over 10 horsepower are prohibited. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
- Pond and direct tributaries: Daily bag and possession limit on smelts: 1 quart. During the open water season direct tributaries are closed to the taking of smelts from midnight to noon each day. |
Yes |
TOGUE POND, UPPER | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | TOGUE POND, UPPER, T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Open to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats over 10 horsepower are prohibited. | Yes |
TOMAH LAKE | South | Washington | Forest Twp | TOMAH LAKE, Forest Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TOOTHAKER POND | North | Franklin | Phillips | TOOTHAKER POND, Phillips (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TOTE ROAD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET | North | Aroostook | Moro Plt | TOTE ROAD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET, Moro Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
TOWNHOUSE POND | South | York | Lebanon | TOWNHOUSE POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply. | Yes |
TRAFTON LAKE | North | Aroostook | Limestone | TRAFTON LAKE, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A. S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TRAFTON POND | South | Oxford (South) | Hiram, Porter | TRAFTON POND, Hiram, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | Yes |
TRICKEY POND | North | Somerset | Alder Brook Twp | TRICKEY POND, Alder Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TRICKEY POND | South | Cumberland | Naples | TRICKEY POND, Naples (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TROUT LAKE | South | Washington | Kossuth Twp | TROUT LAKE, Kossuth Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
TROUT POND | South | Hancock | Amherst | TROUT POND, Amherst (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - March 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TROUT POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Grand Falls Twp | TROUT POND, Grand Falls Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
TROUT POND | North | Franklin | Lowelltown Twp | TROUT POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
TROUT POND | South | Oxford (South) | Mason Twp | TROUT POND, Mason Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TROUT POND | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | TROUT POND, Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats prohibited. From September 15 - September 30: daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. | No |
TROUT POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Soldiertown Twp | TROUT POND, Soldiertown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TROUT POND | South | Oxford (South) | Stoneham | TROUT POND, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing), CO (Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
TROUT POND | South | Hancock | T40 MD | TROUT POND, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TROUT POND | North | Piscataquis | TA R12 WELS | TROUT POND, TA R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TUCKER STREAM (GRANT BROOK) | North | Somerset | Brighton Plt, Athens, Harmony | TUCKER STREAM (GRANT BROOK), Brighton Plt, Athens, Harmony (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking live baitfish. | No |
TUFTS POND | North | Franklin | Kingfield | TUFTS POND, Kingfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TUMBLEDOWN POND | North | Franklin | Township 6 North of Weld | TUMBLEDOWN POND, Township 6 North of Weld (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TUNK LAKE | South | Hancock | Sullivan, T7 SD, T10 SD | TUNK LAKE, Sullivan, T7 SD, T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). No bag limit on togue under 23 inches and no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit on togue greater than 33 inches: 1 fish. All togue between 23 and 33 inches must be released alive at once. All landlocked salmon between 17 and 22 inches must be released alive at once. Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 2 fish, only one may exceed 22 inches. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing. | No |
TUNK STREAM | South | Hancock, Washington | T10 SD, Cherryfield, Steuben | TUNK STREAM, T10 SD, Cherryfield, Steuben (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). | No |
TURNER POND, BIG AND LITTLE | North | Somerset | Forsyth Twp | TURNER POND, BIG AND LITTLE, Forsyth Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | No |
TURTLE POND | North | Piscataquis | Lake View Plt | TURTLE POND, Lake View Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TWENTYEIGHT POND | South | Hancock | T28 MD | TWENTYEIGHT POND, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). | Yes |
TWIN ISLAND POND | North | Franklin | Lowelltown Twp | TWIN ISLAND POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
TWIN LAKES, NORTH AND SOUTH | North | Penobscot (North), Piscataquis | T4 Indian Purchase Twp | TWIN LAKES, NORTH AND SOUTH, T4 Indian Purchase Twp. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes). | No |
TWIN PONDS | North | Piscataquis | T2 R9 WELS | TWIN PONDS, T2 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. | No |
TWIN PONDS (#1 AND #2) | North | Piscataquis | T4 R9 WELS | TWIN PONDS (#1 AND #2), T4 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
TWITCHELL POND | South | Oxford (South) | Greenwood | TWITCHELL POND, Greenwood (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
TWO MILE POND | North | Aroostook | T16 R13&14 WELS | TWO MILE POND, T16 R13&14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
TYLER POND | South | Kennebec | Manchester | TYLER POND, Manchester (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
UGH LAKE | North | Aroostook | T12 R14 WELS | UGH LAKE, T12 R14 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
UMBAGOG LAKE | North | Oxford (North) | Upton | UMBAGOG LAKE, Upton. Waters of Umbagog Lake include the waters of the Androscoggin River downstream to the Errol Dam, the waters of the Magalloway River upstream to coordinates 44.795602∞ -071.062732∞ to 44.795602∞ -071.061793∞ using WGS84 map datum, and the waters of the Rapid River upstream to the red markers at Cedar Stump in the State of Maine.
General fishing laws for Interstate Waters (page A-2) apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). Closed to ice fishing is that portion of the lake north of a straight line from a red marker set on a point between Spillman and Glassby Coves on the east shore in Maine, and a red marker set at Molls Rock, so-called, on the west shore in New Hampshire. |
No |
UMBAZOOKSUS LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T6 R13 WELS | UMBAZOOKSUS LAKE, T6 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
UMBAZOOKSUS STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T6 R13 WELS | UMBAZOOKSUS STREAM, T6 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | No |
UMCOLCUS LAKE | North | Aroostook, Penobscot (North) | T7 R5&6 WELS, T8 R5&6 WELS | UMCOLCUS LAKE, T7 R5&6 WELS, T8 R5&6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
UMSASKIS LAKE (INCLUDING THOROUGHFARE TO LONG LAKE) AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY BLAZED LINE | North | Aroostook | T11 R13 WELS, etc. | UMSASKIS LAKE (INCLUDING THOROUGHFARE TO LONG LAKE) AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY BLAZED LINE, T11 R13 WELS, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Minimum length on whitefish: 18 inches. From August 16 - September 30: tributaries open to open water fishing: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on trout and togue: 1 fish. Minimum length on whitefish: 18 inches. (See Allagash Wilderness Waterway). | No |
UNION RIVER | South | Hancock | Ellsworth | UNION RIVER, Ellsworth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From Graham Lake dam down to Ellsworth dam: open to open water fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted. - Below Ellsworth dam: Closed to all fishing is an area on the west side of the river marked by a red line on the spillway of the above named dam and extending diagonally downstream to a red marker on the west shore (closed area includes powerhouse and adjacent fishway and trap). |
Yes |
UNITY UTILITIES DISTRICT | South | Waldo | Unity | UNITY UTILITIES DISTRICT, Unity. All waters on the property of the Unity Utilities District located on Route 139 and Prairie Road in the Town of Unity are closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). | No |
UNKNOWN LAKES, LOWER AND MIDDLE | South | Hancock | T4 ND | UNKNOWN LAKES, LOWER AND MIDDLE, T4 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
UNNAMED (ABBY) POND | South | Washington | Topsfield | UNNAMED (ABBY) POND, Topsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Coordinates: LAT 45.39755 LONG -67.80142. | Yes |
UNNAMED (JIM MACK) POND | North | Somerset | Sandy Bay Twp | UNNAMED (JIM MACK) POND, Sandy Bay Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). From April 1 - August 15: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on brook trout: 10 inches. Coordinates: LAT 45.73622 LONG -70.30338. | No |
UNNAMED (LEATH) POND | North | Somerset | T5 R20 WELS | UNNAMED (LEATH) POND, T5 R20 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Coordinates: LAT 46.01662 LONG -70.23762. | No |
UNNAMED (OSSIE) POND | North | Somerset | Bald Mountain Twp | UNNAMED (OSSIE) POND, Bald Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Coordinates: LAT 45.24737 LONG -69.75301. | No |
UNNAMED POND (POWER TROUT POND) | North | Piscataquis | Moosehead Junction Twp | UNNAMED POND (POWER TROUT POND), Moosehead Junction Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Coordinates: LAT 45.39791 LONG -69.61864. | Yes |
UPPER DAM POOL | North | Oxford (North) | Richardsontown Twp | UPPER DAM POOL, Richardsontown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Includes that area between Mooselookmeguntic Lake dam and a line drawn between the two cribwork piers approximately 800 yards west of said dam: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. All brook trout must be released alive at once. Open to open water fishing in October: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
- No motorboats allowed from the gates of the dam, downstream or westerly 150 yards. |
Yes |
UPPER POND | South | Lincoln | Bristol | UPPER POND, Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
UPPER POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lincoln | UPPER POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
UPPER POND | North | Aroostook | T15 R9 WELS | UPPER POND, T15 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Outlet downstream to Stink Pond: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
VARNUM POND | North | Franklin | Wilton and Temple | VARNUM POND, Wilton and Temple (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). (See Farmerís Brook). | Yes |
VILES POND, LITTLE | North | Franklin | Jim Pond Twp | VILES POND, LITTLE, Jim Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
VINING LAKE | South | Washington | Cathance Twp, Cooper | VINING LAKE, Cathance Twp, Cooper (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
VIOLETTE BROOK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Cyr Plt | VIOLETTE BROOK LAKE, Cyr Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
VIRGINIA LAKE | South | Oxford (South) | Stoneham | VIRGINIA LAKE, Stoneham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WABASSUS LAKE | South | Washington | T5&6 ND BPP, T43 MD BPP | WABASSUS LAKE, T5&6 ND BPP, T43 MD BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. All bass must be released alive at once. | Yes |
WADLEIGH POND | North | Penobscot (North) | T4 Indian Purchase Twp | WADLEIGH POND, T4 Indian Purchase Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
WADLEIGH POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | T1 R11 WELS | WADLEIGH POND AND TRIBUTARIES, T1 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). | No |
WADLEIGH POND, BIG | North | Piscataquis | T8 R15 WELS | WADLEIGH POND, BIG, T8 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
WADLEIGH POND, LITTLE | North | Piscataquis | T8 R15 WELS | WADLEIGH POND, LITTLE, T8 R15 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-18 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches). | No |
WALKER POND | South | Hancock | Brooksville, Sedgwick | WALKER POND, Brooksville, Sedgwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). Closed to the taking of alewives. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WALLAGRASS LAKE, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING | North | Aroostook | Saint Francis, Saint John Plt | WALLAGRASS LAKE, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING, Saint Francis, Saint John Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
WALLAGRASS LAKES, 1ST AND 2ND | North | Aroostook | Wallagrass, etc. | WALLAGRASS LAKES, 1ST AND 2ND, Wallagrass, etc. (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches. | No |
WALTONS MILL POND | North | Franklin | Farmington | WALTONS MILL POND, Farmington (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
WARREN POND | South | York | South Berwick | WARREN POND, South Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WASHBURN POND | South | Oxford (South) | Sumner, Woodstock | WASHBURN POND, Sumner, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WASSOOKEAG LAKE, BIG (WEST OF STATE ROUTE 23) | South | Penobscot (South) | Dexter | WASSOOKEAG LAKE, BIG (WEST OF STATE ROUTE 23), Dexter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Closed to all fishing from October 1 - December 31. Closed to ice fishing is the area west of the Guy H. Hall Memorial Bridge on State Route 23. From the bridge, this area extends westerly to the red markers on the north and south shores. | No |
WASSOOKEAG LAKE, LITTLE (EAST OF STATE ROUTE 23) | South | Penobscot (South) | Dexter | WASSOOKEAG LAKE, LITTLE (EAST OF STATE ROUTE 23), Dexter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WATSON POND | South | Kennebec | Rome | WATSON POND, Rome (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited. | Yes |
WEBB (WELD) LAKE | North | Franklin | Weld | WEBB (WELD) LAKE, Weld (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WEBB POND | South | Hancock | Eastbrook, Waltham | WEBB POND, Eastbrook, Waltham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on bass: 18 inches. | Yes |
WEBBER POND | South | Lincoln | Bremen | WEBBER POND, Bremen (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
WEBBER POND | South | Kennebec | Vassalboro | WEBBER POND, Vassalboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Webber Pond Dam: Fishing is prohibited in or from the fishway; there are no distance restrictions when fishing near the fishway (Title 12, subsection 12457). | Yes |
WEBSTER LAKE | North | Piscataquis | T6 R10&11 WELS | WEBSTER LAKE, T6 R10&11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Only 1 brook trout may exceed 12 inches. Minimum length limit on whitefish: 16 inches. A person may fish using live fish for bait (Title 12, subsection 12461). Open to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats or outboard motors permitted. | No |
WEBSTER STREAM | North | Piscataquis | T6 R11 WELS to Trout Brook Twp | WEBSTER STREAM, T6 R11 WELS to Trout Brook Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except:
- From the Telos Lake Dam downstream to Webster Lake (known as the Telos Cut): ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Minimum length limit on brook trout: 10 inches. Total daily bag limit: 1 brook trout (Title 12, subsection 12458). - From Webster Lake to the confluence with the East Branch of the Penobscot River: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). |
No |
WEDGWOOD BROOK | South | York | Cornish, Parsonsfield | WEDGWOOD BROOK, Cornish, Parsonsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Route 25 downstream to the confluence with the Ossipee River: closed to all fishing. | No |
WEIR POND | South | Penobscot (South) | Lee | WEIR POND, Lee (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WELCH POND | South | York | York | WELCH POND, York. Closed to all fishing. | No |
WELHERN (WETHERN) POND | North | Franklin | Eustis | WELHERN (WETHERN) POND, Eustis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
WELLMAN POND | South | Kennebec | Belgrade, Sidney | WELLMAN POND, Belgrade, Sidney (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-10 (Closed to all fishing from December 1 - March 31), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WELMAN POND, LOWER | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | WELMAN POND, LOWER, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory. | No |
WELMAN POND, UPPER | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | WELMAN POND, UPPER, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
WENTWORTH POND | North | Somerset | Athens, Solon | WENTWORTH POND, Athens, Solon. (See Ironbound [Wentworth] Pond). | No |
WESSERUNSETT LAKE (HAYDEN LAKE) | North | Somerset | Madison | WESSERUNSETT LAKE (HAYDEN LAKE), Madison (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WEST BRANCH POND, 1ST AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE RED MARKERS | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | WEST BRANCH POND, 1st AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE RED MARKERS, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
WEST BRANCH PONDS, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Shawtown Twp | WEST BRANCH PONDS, 2nd, 3rd, 4th AND TRIBUTARIES, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
WEST HARBOR POND | South | Lincoln | Boothbay Harbor | WEST HARBOR POND, Boothbay Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. | Yes |
WEST LAKE | South | Hancock | T3 ND, T40 MD | WEST LAKE, T3 ND, T40 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Except tributaries in the area of the lake known as ìThe Basinî are open to the taking of smelts. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WHEELOCK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Saint John Plt | WHEELOCK LAKE, Saint John Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). | No |
WHETSTONE BROOK | North | Piscataquis | Williamsburg Twp | WHETSTONE BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters (page A-3) apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory. | No |
WHETSTONE POND AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE DAM | North | Piscataquis | Blanchard Twp | WHETSTONE POND AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE DAM, Blanchard Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-22 (Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish). Minimum length limit on landlocked salmon: 16 inches. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WHITEHORSE LAKE | North | Penobscot (North) | T7 R7 WELS | WHITEHORSE LAKE, T7 R7 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
WHITES POND | North | Somerset | Palmyra | WHITES POND, Palmyra (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
WILCOX POND | South | York | Biddeford | WILCOX POND, Biddeford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). | Yes |
WILD RIVER | South | Oxford (South) | Batchelder’s Grant, Gilead | WILD RIVER, Batchelderís Grant, Gilead (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
WILEY POND | South | Lincoln | Boothbay | WILEY POND, Boothbay (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish. Motorboats prohibited. Closed to all fishing during the months of January and March. February: open to ice fishing S-4 (Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited [The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted]), S-8 (Restricted to two lines per person), S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license). From April 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only). | Yes |
WILEY POND | North | Penobscot (North) | Patten | WILEY POND, Patten (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WILLIAMS POND | South | Hancock | T 28 MD | WILLIAMS POND, T 28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-21 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches). | No |
WILSON HILL POND | North | Somerset | West Forks Plt | WILSON HILL POND, West Forks Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
WILSON HILL POND, LITTLE | North | Somerset | Johnson Mountain Twp | WILSON HILL POND, LITTLE, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). | No |
WILSON LAKE | South | York | Acton | WILSON LAKE, Acton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WILSON POND | North | Franklin | Wilton | WILSON POND, Wilton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts), S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). | No |
WILSON POND, LOWER | North | Piscataquis | Greenville, T8 R10 NWP | WILSON POND, LOWER, Greenville, T8 R10 NWP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). All landlocked salmon caught while ice fishing must be released alive at once. | No |
WILSON POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES AND THOROUGHFARE TO LOWER WILSON POND | North | Piscataquis | Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Greenville | WILSON POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES AND THOROUGHFARE TO LOWER WILSON POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp, Greenville (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches), S-26 (Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches). North Brook and South Brook (Upper Wilson Pond tributaries) from red markers set at mouth of brook upstream to red markers set at first road, bridge, respectively: Closed to all fishing. | No |
WILSON STREAM | North | Piscataquis | Greenville, Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic | WILSON STREAM, Greenville, Elliottsville Twp, Willimantic (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). - From Tobey Falls downstream to Sebec Lake: Closed to fishing from August 16 - September 30. | No |
WILSON STREAM | South | Kennebec | Monmouth | WILSON STREAM, Monmouth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
WILSON STREAM | North | Franklin | Wilton | WILSON STREAM, Wilton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the first bridge downstream of Wilson Pond, including the canal, to the third (Route 156) road crossing downstream of Wilson Pond: S-9 (Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). | No |
WINDY PITCH POND | North | Piscataquis | T3 R10 WELS | WINDY PITCH POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). The use of motorboats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. | No |
WINNEGANCE POND | South | Sagadahoc | West Bath | WINNEGANCE POND, West Bath (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Minimum length limit on chain pickerel: 12 inches. | Yes |
WITCH HOLE POND | South | Hancock | Bar Harbor | WITCH HOLE POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: ALO (Artificial lures only). Fishing restricted to 1 line. Motorboats prohibited. From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WOOD STREAM | North | Somerset | Attean Twp | WOOD STREAM, Attean Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From Little Big Wood Pond to Big Wood Pond: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). From April 1 - August 15: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish). From August 16 - September 30: ALO (Artificial lures only). Total daily bag limit on brook trout, landlocked salmon, and togue: 1 fish. | No |
WOODLAND FLOWAGE | South | Washington | Baileyville | WOODLAND FLOWAGE, Baileyville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). No size or bag limit on largemouth bass. International Water (page A-1).
Woodland Dam, Baileyville: The fishway and the area within 75 feet of any part of the fishway are closed to fishing at all times (Title 12, subsection 12457). |
Yes |
WOODMAN POND AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | Rainbow Twp | WOODMAN POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
WOODS POND | South | Cumberland | Bridgton | WOODS POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WORTHLEY POND | South | Oxford (South) | Peru | WORTHLEY POND, Peru (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-2 (Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line), S-3 (Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WORTHLEY POND | South | Androscoggin | Poland | WORTHLEY POND, Poland (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
WOUNDED DEER POND | North | Somerset | Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP | WOUNDED DEER POND, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). | No |
WYMAN LAKE | North | Somerset | Caratunk, Carrying Place Twp, Moscow, Pleasant Ridge Plt | WYMAN LAKE, Caratunk, Carrying Place Twp, Moscow, Pleasant Ridge Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: To red markers north of Caratunk Boat Landing: Open to ice fishing for smelts from the time ice forms in the fall until April 30. B (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted), S-16 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches). | No |
WYMAN POND | North | Somerset | Brighton Plt | WYMAN POND, Brighton Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
WYTOPITLOCK LAKE | North | Aroostook | Glenwood Plt, T2 R4 WELS | WYTOPITLOCK LAKE, Glenwood Plt, T2 R4 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: A (Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - December 31). S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted). | Yes |
YOKE PONDS AND TRIBUTARIES | North | Piscataquis | TA R11 WELS | YOKE PONDS AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish), S-20 (All brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr] less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once). | No |
YORK POND | South | York | Eliot | YORK POND, Eliot (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
YOUNGS POND | South | Hancock | Otis | YOUNGS POND, Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only), S-17 (Daily bag limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches). From October 1 - March 31: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once). | Yes |
Water Name | Zone | County | Town | Special Fishing Regulations | Fall Fishing* |
*Note: The fall fishing field is a summary of waters open to fall fishing during the 2024 season and may contain errors or omissions. South Zone lakes and ponds greater than 10 acres not included in the list are open to year round fishing under general law. Waters marked as open to fall fishing may only be open in discrete sections and/or during limited time frames. Please read regulations carefully to ensure you are following them accurately.
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Special Fishing Law Codes (S-Codes)
ALO: Artificial lures only.
FFO: Fly fishing only.
S-1: Closed to the taking of smelts.
S-2: Closed to the taking of smelts, except by hook and line.
S-3: Direct tributaries closed to the taking of smelts.
S-4: Use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited. (The use of dead fish, salmon eggs, or worms is permitted.)
S-7: All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once.
S-8: Restricted to two lines per person.
S-9: Open to fishing only for persons under 16 years of age or persons holding an eligible complimentary fishing license.
S-10: Closed to all fishing from December 1 – March 31.
S-11: The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted.
S-13: No size or bag limit on bass.
S-16: Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr): 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches.
S-17: Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr): 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches.
S-18: Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr): 1 fish, minimum length limit 18 inches.
S-19: Daily limit on brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr): 2 fish.
S-20: All brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr) less than 6 inches and longer than 12 inches must be released alive at once.
S-21: Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes splake and Arctic charr): 1 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches.
S-22: Daily bag limit on landlocked salmon: 1 fish.
S-25: Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish.
S-26: Daily bag limit on togue: 3 fish; minimum length limit: 14 inches, only 1 may exceed 18 inches.
S-33: Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches. Know the S-33 Code.
Special Season Codes
A: Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from Jan 1 - Dec 31.
B: Open to ice fishing and open water fishing from January 1 - April 30.
CI: Closed to ice fishing.
CO: Closed to open water fishing from October 1 - March 31.