Maine is the nation’s wild brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) resource leader. A national status assessment of the species’ historic range, completed in 2005, found the greatest percentage of intact, viable wild brook trout populations occur in Maine.

2012-2013 license fees for residents and nonresidents. Also included is information regarding lifetime licenses and supersport designation.

Read the entire 2012-2013 Maine Open Water & Ice Fishing laws and rules guide online! Our unique digital edition allows you to page through the entire guide, just as if you were reading the magazine.  The table of contents, URL’s and ads are all clickable and will take you right to the website.

Catch and Release angling is widely practiced by Maine anglers, especially with freshwater sport-fish species such as trout, salmon, and bass. By releasing fish anglers hope that over time they will grow to larger sizes and be available for future anglers.