Proposed Stocking Program Changes

Stocking proposals are presented below for public comment in accordance with Sec. 1. 12 § 12758-A. Stocking programs that have been proposed for termination are also presented below for public comment.

Please contact Liz Latti, Elizabeth.Latti@maine.gov if you have questions regarding these stocking changes.

The public comment period is 30 days from the posting date of the proposed stocking program change.

Contact person for filing written comments: Becky Orff, Inland Fisheries & Wildlife, 353 Water Street, 41 State House Station, Augusta, ME  04333-0041. Email: Becky.Orff@maine.gov.

The State is soliciting comments on proposals to initiate new stocking programs or to permanently discontinue stocking programs on the following waters.

New Stocking Program Proposals

Water Town County Species Program Details Public Comment Period Full Proposal
Loon Pond Sabattus Androscoggin Brook Trout Create new Brook Trout fishery 3/23/26 - 4/23/26 Loon Pond Brook Trout Stocking Proposal
Peter's Pond Woldoboro Lincoln Brown Trout Annual Brown trout stocking 3/23/26 - 4/23/26 Peters Pond Brown Trout Stocking Proposal

Proposals to Discontinue Stocking Programs

Water Town County Species Program Details Public Comment Period Additional Information
South Pond Greenwood Oxford Brook Trout 3/23/26 - 4/23/26 South Pond Discontinue Stocking Proposal

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