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Special Fishing Laws

Use the 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 NameGeneral Law ZoneCountyTownSpecial Fishing Regulations
ABBEE PONDNorthPiscataquisBrownvilleABBEE 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).
ABBIE PONDNorthOxford (North)Bowmantown TwpABBIE POND, Bowmantown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
ABBOTT BROOKNorthOxford (North)Lincoln PltABBOTT 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.
ABBOTT BROOKNorthOxford (North)MexicoABBOTT 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).
ABBOTTS PONDSouthOxford (South)SumnerABBOTTS 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).
ABOL PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSABOL 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).
ABRAMS PONDSouthHancockEastbrook, FranklinABRAMS POND, Eastbrook, Franklin (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: All bass must be released alive at once.
ACKLEY PONDSouthWashingtonCutlerACKLEY 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).
ACKLEY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)Mount ChaseACKLEY 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).
ADAMS (ROCK HAVEN) PONDSouthYorkNewfieldADAMS (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).
ADAMS PONDSouthLincolnBoothbayADAMS 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).
ADAMS PONDSouthCumberlandBridgtonADAMS 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).
ALDENS PONDSouthCumberlandGorhamALDENS 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).
ALDER PONDNorthSomersetAlder Brook TwpALDER 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).
ALDER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESNorthFranklinAlder Stream Twp, Jim Pond TwpALDER 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 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.
ALEWIFE PONDSouthYorkKennebunkALEWIFE 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).
ALFORD LAKESouthKnoxHopeALFORD 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).
ALLAGASH LAKENorthPiscataquisT7 R14 WELS, T8 R14 WELSALLAGASH 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).
ALLAGASH PONDNorthPiscataquisT9 R15 WELSALLAGASH 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).
ALLAGASH RIVERNorthAroostook, PiscataquisT10 R12 WELS to AllagashALLAGASH 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).
ALLAGASH STREAMNorthPiscataquisT8 R14 WELS to T8 R13 WELSALLAGASH 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).
ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAYNorthAroostook, PiscataquisT6 R11 WELS to AllagashALLAGASH 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.
ALLIGATOR LAKESouthHancockT28 MD, T34 MDALLIGATOR 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.
ALLIGATOR PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSALLIGATOR 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).
AMBAJEJUS LAKENorthPiscataquisT1 R9 WELSAMBAJEJUS LAKE, T1 R9 WELS. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes).
ANASAGUNTICOOK (CANTON) LAKESouthOxford (South)Canton, HartfordANASAGUNTICOOK (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).
ANDERSON PONDSouthHancockT10 SDANDERSON 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).
ANDROSCOGGIN RIVERSouthAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Franklin, Oxford (South), SagadahocGilead to BrunswickANDROSCOGGIN 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).
ANDROSCOGGIN RIVER, LITTLESouthAndroscoggin, Oxford (South)Greenwood to AuburnANDROSCOGGIN 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.
ANNABESSACOOK LAKESouthKennebecMonmouth, WinthropANNABESSACOOK 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.
ARNOLD BROOK LAKENorthAroostookPresque IsleARNOLD 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).
ARNOLD PONDNorthFranklinCoburn GoreARNOLD 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.
AROOSTOOK RIVERNorthAroostook, Penobscot (North)T8 R8 WELS to Fort FairfieldAROOSTOOK 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).
ATTEAN PONDNorthSomersetAttean TwpATTEAN 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).
ATWOOD PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R8 WELSATWOOD 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.
AUBURN LAKESouthAndroscogginAuburnAUBURN 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).
AUNT BETTY PONDSouthHancockBar HarborAUNT BETTY POND, Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
AUNT HANNAH BROOKNorthOxford (North)DixfieldAUNT 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).
AUSTIN PONDNorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T2 R3AUSTIN 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).
AUSTIN POND, LITTLENorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T2 R3AUSTIN 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).
AUSTIN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetMoscow, BinghamAUSTIN 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.
AZISCOHOS LAKE (INCLUDING SUNDAY POND) AND TRIBUTARIESNorthOxford (North)Lincoln Plt, Lynchtown Twp, Parkertown TwpAZISCOHOS 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).
AZISCOHOS PONDNorthOxford (North)Magalloway PltAZISCOHOS 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).
B PONDNorthPiscataquisTB R11 WELSB 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.
B PONDNorthOxford (North)UptonB 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).
BACK (5 KEZARS) PONDSouthOxford (South)Lovell, StonehamBACK (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.
BADGER PONDNorthPiscataquisWillimanticBADGER 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).
BAGADUCE RIVERSouthHancockSedgwick, Penobscot, BrooksvilleBAGADUCE 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.
BAKER LAKENorthSomersetT7 R17 WELSBAKER 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.
BAKER PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpBAKER POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BAKER PONDNorthSomersetCaratunkBAKER 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).
BAKER PONDNorthSomersetSolonBAKER 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).
BAKER PONDNorthSomersetT5 R6 BKP WKRBAKER 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).
BAKER POND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetAppleton Twp, Hobbstown Twp, T5 R6 BKP WKRBAKER POND TRIBUTARIES, Appleton Twp, Hobbstown Twp, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
BAKER STREAMNorthSomersetT5 R6 BKP WKR, Hobbstown Twp, King and Bartlett TwpBAKER STREAM, T5 R6 BKP WKR, Hobbstown Twp, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
BALCH AND STUMP PONDSSouthYorkNewfieldBALCH AND STUMP PONDS, Acton, Newfield. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
BALD MOUNTAIN PONDNorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T2 R3BALD 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.
BALLARD PONDNorthFranklinFarmington, TempleBALLARD 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).
BARKER (PARKER) PONDSouthYorkDayton, LymanBARKER (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).
BARKER PONDNorthOxford (North)Bowmantown TwpBARKER 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).
BARKER PONDNorthSomersetCornvilleBARKER 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).
BARKER PONDSouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Hiram, SebagoBARKER 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).
BARNARD PONDNorthFranklinEustisBARNARD 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).
BARRETT PONDNorthSomersetHoleb TwpBARRETT 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.
BARROWS LAKESouthWashingtonALEXANDERBARROWS LAKE, Alexander (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
BASIN BROOKSouthAndroscogginAuburnBASIN 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).
BASIN PONDSouthKennebecFayetteBASIN 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).
BASIN PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpBASIN 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).
BASKAHEGAN LAKESouthWashingtonBrookton Twp, TopsfieldBASKAHEGAN 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).
BAUDS (DAGGETTS) PONDNorthFranklinNew VineyardBAUDS (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).
BAXTER STATE PARK WATERSNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT2 R9WELS, T6 R8WELS, 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.
BEAL (TROUT) PONDNorthFranklinMadrid TwpBEAL (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).
BEAN PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R12 WELSBEAN 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).
BEAN PONDS (LOWER, MIDDLE, UPPER)NorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpBEAN 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).
BEAN POT PONDNorthPiscataquisT5 R15 WELSBEAN 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).
BEANS (BEAN) PONDNorthSomersetPleasant Ridge PltBEAN (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).
BEAR PONDNorthPiscataquisBowerbankBEAR 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).
BEAR PONDNorthPiscataquisElliottsville TwpBEAR 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).
BEAR PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpBEAR 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).
BEAR PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R13 WELSBEAR 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).
BEAR PONDSouthOxford (South)WaterfordBEAR 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).
BEAR POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSBEAR POND AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
BEARCE LAKESouthWashingtonBaring Plt, MeddybempsBEARCE LAKE, Baring Plt, Meddybemps (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Outboard motors are prohibited.
BEATTIE PONDNorthFranklinBeattie Twp, Lowelltown TwpBEATTIE 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).
BEAU LAKENorthAroostookT19 R11 WELS, T20 R11 WELS, Big Twenty TwpBEAU 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.
BEAVER MOUNTAIN LAKE (LONG POND)NorthFranklinSandy River PltBEAVER 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).
BEAVER PONDSouthCumberlandBridgtonBEAVER POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
BEAVER PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkBEAVER POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
BEAVER PONDNorthSomersetForsyth TwpBEAVER 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).
BEAVER PONDNorthOxford (North)Magalloway PltBEAVER 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).
BEAVER PONDNorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpBEAVER 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).
BEAVER PONDNorthFranklinTownship DBEAVER 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).
BEAVER POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpBEAVER 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).
BEAVER POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 WELSBEAVER 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).
BEAVER POND, LITTLENorthOxford (North)Magalloway PltBEAVER 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).
BEAVER POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpBEAVER 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).
BEAVER POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSBEAVER 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).
BEAVER TAIL PONDNorthAroostookT14 R10 WELS, T14 R9 WELSBEAVER 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).
BECK PONDNorthSomersetT3 R5 BKP WKRBECK 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).
BEDDINGTON LAKESouthWashingtonBeddingtonBEDDINGTON LAKE, Beddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
BEECH HILL PONDSouthHancockOtisBEECH 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).
BELGRADE STREAMSouthKennebecMount Vernon, BelgradeBELGRADE 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.
BELL PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonBELL 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).
BEMIS STREAMNorthFranklinTownship D, Rangeley PltBEMIS 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).
BEN LAKENorthAroostookWallagrassBEN 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).
BENNETT PONDNorthPiscataquisParkmanBENNETT 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).
BENNETT POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisGuilfordBENNETT 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).
BENNETT POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisWillimanticBENNETT 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).
BENSON POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisBowerbank, WillimanticBENSON 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).
BENSON POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisBowerbankBENSON 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).
BERRY PATCH (UNNAMED) PONDSouthWashingtonDay Block TwpBERRY 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).
BERRY POND, BIGNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpBERRY 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).
BERRY POND, LITTLENorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpBERRY 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.
BICKFORD PONDSouthOxford (South)PorterBICKFORD 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).
BIG BROOKNorthAroostookT13 R10 WELS, T14 R10 WELS, T15 R10 WELS, T15 R11 WELSBIG 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).
BIG BROOK LAKENorthAroostookT13 R10 WELSBIG BROOK LAKE, T14 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Motorboats prohibited.
BIG LAKESouthWashingtonGrand Lake Stream Plt, Indian Twp Res, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, Big Lake TwpBIG 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).
BIG POND ON SWAN ISLANDSouthSagadahocRichmondBIG 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).
BIG WOOD PONDNorthSomersetAttean Twp, Dennistown Plt, JackmanBIG 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.
BIG WOOD POND, LITTLENorthSomersetAttean Twp, Dennistown PltBIG 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).
BILL MORRIS PONDNorthSomersetT3 R5 BKP WKRBILL 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).
BILLFISH PONDNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT6 R8 WELS, Trout Brook TwpBILLFISH 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).
BILLINGS PONDSNorthOxford (North)Parmachenee TwpBILLINGS 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).
BILLY BROOKSouthOxford (South)BrownfieldBILLY BROOK, Brownfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From confluence with Shephards 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).
BIRCH AND EAST BRANCH BIRCH STREAMSSouthPenobscot (South)Argyle TwpBIRCH AND EAST BRANCH BIRCH STREAMS, Argyle Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to those portions located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
BIRCH HARBOR PONDSouthHancockWinter HarborBIRCH 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).
BIRCH RIDGE PONDSNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSBIRCH 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).
BISCAY PONDSouthLincolnBristol, Bremen, DamariscottaBISCAY 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).
BLACK BROOK AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetT3 R4 BKP WKRBLACK 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.
BLACK HILL PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenBLACK 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).
BLACK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BARRIER DAMNorthAroostookFort KentBLACK 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.
BLACK PONDNorthAroostookSaint John PltBLACK 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).
BLACK PONDNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSBLACK 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.
BLACK POND, LITTLE (NORTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO BLACK PONDNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSBLACK 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.
BLACK POND, LITTLE (SOUTH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSBLACK 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).
BLACK POND, LOWERNorthOxford (North)Oxbow TwpBLACK 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).
BLACK POND, UPPERNorthOxford (North)Bowmantown TwpBLACK 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).
BLACK RIVER, BIGNorthAroostookT14 R16 WELS to T15 R13 WELSBLACK 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).
BLACK RIVER, LITTLENorthAroostookT19 R12 WELS to AllagashBLACK 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.
BLACKMAN STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)BradleyBLACKMAN 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).
BLAKE LAKENorthAroostookT16 R6 WELSBLAKE LAKE, T16 R6 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
BLAKESLEE LAKENorthSomersetT5 R6 BKP WKRBLAKESLEE 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).
BLANCHARD PONDNorthFranklinAlder Stream TwpBLANCHARD POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). No motors allowed. Penobscot Indian Territory.
BLANCHARD PONDSNorthFranklinDavis Twp, Lang TwpBLANCHARD PONDS, Davis Twp, Lang Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BLOOD (DUCK) PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R13 WELSBLOOD (DUCK) POND, T2 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). Motorboats prohibited.
BLUFF PONDNorthPiscataquisFrenchtown TwpBLUFF POND, Frenchtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BLUFFER PONDNorthPiscataquisT8 R11 WELSBLUFFER 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).
BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSBOARDWAY (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).
BOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSBOARDWAY (BOARDMAN) POND, LITTLE, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BOG LAKESouthWashingtonNorthfieldBOG 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).
BOG PONDNorthSomersetHartlandBOG 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).
BOGUS MEADOW PONDSouthHancockT7 SDBOGUS 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]).
BOSTON PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkBOSTON POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
BOULTER PONDSouthYorkYorkBOULTER POND, York. Closed to all fishing.
BOUNDARY PONDNorthFranklinBeattie TwpBOUNDARY 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).
BOUNDARY POND, SOUTHNorthFranklinMassachusetts GoreBOUNDARY POND, SOUTH, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BOWKER BROOKSouthOxfordWoodstockBOWKER BROOK, Woodstock (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts).
BOWLER PONDSouthWaldoPalermoBOWLER 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).
BOWLIN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R8 WELSBOWLIN 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).
BOWLIN POND, LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)T5 R7 WELSBOWLIN 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).
BOYD LAKENorthPiscataquisOrneville TwpBOYD 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).
BOYD PONDSouthLincolnBristolBOYD POND, Bristol (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
BOYDEN LAKESouthWashingtonPerry, RobbinstonBOYDEN 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).
BOYNTON PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenBOYNTON 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).
BRACKETT LAKENorthAroostookWestonBRACKETT 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).
BRADBURY LAKENorthAroostookNew LimerickBRADBURY 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).
BRADFORD PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltBRADFORD 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).
BRADLEY PONDSouthOxford (South)LovellBRADLEY 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).
BRAN LAKENorthAroostookSaint FrancisBRAN 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).
BRANCH LAKESouthHancockEllsworthBRANCH 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.
BRANCH LAKE, EASTSouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpBRANCH LAKE, EAST, T3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
BRANCH POND, EAST AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisT7 R11 WELSBRANCH 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).
BRANCH POND, MIDDLENorthPiscataquisT5 R9 NWPBRANCH 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.
BRANCH POND, MIDDLESouthYorkWaterboroBRANCH POND, MIDDLE, Waterboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
BRANCH POND, UPPER MIDDLESouthHancockAuroraBRANCH 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).
BRANDY PONDNorthPiscataquisChesuncook Twp, T5 R14 WELSBRANDY 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).
BRANNS MILL PONDNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisDover-Foxcroft, GarlandBRANNS 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).
BRASSUA LAKENorthSomersetBrassua Twp, Rockwood Strip T1 R1 NBKP, Rockwood Strip T2 R1 NBKP, Sandwich Academy Grant Twp, Taunton-Raynham, Tomhegan TwpBRASSUA 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.
BREAKNECK PONDS, LOWER AND UPPERSouthHancockBar HarborBREAKNECK 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).
BREWER LAKESouthHancock, Penobscot (South)Bucksport, Holden, OrringtonBREWER 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).
BROKEN BRIDGE PONDSouthOxford (South)Albany TwpBROKEN 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).
BROWN BROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisT9 R9 WELSBROWN BROOK POND, T9 R9 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
BROWN POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpBROWN 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).
BROWNFIELD BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVERSouthOxford (South)Brownfield, FryeburgBROWNFIELD BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER, Brownfield, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws for lakes and ponds apply.
BRYANT POND (LAKE CHRISTOPHER)SouthOxford (South)Greenwood, WoodstockBRYANT 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).
BUBBLE PONDSouthHancockBar HarborBUBBLE 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).
BUCK PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpBUCK 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).
BUGEYE PONDNorthFranklinChain of Ponds Twp, Kibby TwpBUGEYE 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).
BUNKER PONDNorthOxford (North)RoxburyBUNKER 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).
BUNKER POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisShirleyBUNKER 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).
BURLINGTON FIRE PONDSouthPenobscot (South)BurlingtonBURLINGTON 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.
BURNT LAND LAKESouthHancockT35 MDBURNT 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). From October 1 - December 31: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
BURNT MEADOW PONDSouthOxford (South)BrownfieldBURNT 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).
BURNT PONDSouthHancock, Penobscot (South)Clifton, Dedham, OtisBURNT 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]).
BURNT POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancock, PenobscotClifton, DedhamBURNT 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]).
BURNT POND, LITTLESouthHancockOtisBURNT 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]).
BURNTLAND PONDSouthHancockStoningtonBURNTLAND POND, Stonington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
BUTLER PONDNorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpBUTLER 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).
BUTTERMILK POND, 1STNorthPiscataquisBowerbankBUTTERMILK 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).
C PONDNorthOxford (North)C SurplusC 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.
CAMBOLASSE PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnCAMBOLASSE POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
CAMBRIDGE PONDNorthSomersetCambridgeCAMBRIDGE 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).
CANADA FALLS LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSINGNorthSomersetAlder Brook Twp, Pittston Academy Grant, Soldiertown Twp T2 R3 NBKPCANADA 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).
CAPE HORN PONDNorthSomersetBlake Gore, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPCAPE HORN POND, Blake Gore, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
CARIBOU BOGNorthFranklinChain of Ponds TwpCARIBOU 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).
CARIBOU LAKENorthAroostookIsland Falls, T3 R4 WELSCARIBOU 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).
CARIBOU LAKENorthPiscataquisT2 R12 WELS, T3 R12 WELS, T3 R13 WELSCARIBOU LAKE, T2&3 R12 WELS, T3 R13 WELS. (See Chesuncook Lake).
CARIBOU PONDNorthFranklinMount Abram TwpCARIBOU POND, Mount Abram Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
CARIBOU PONDS, BIG AND LITTLENorthPiscataquisT7 R10 WELSCARIBOU 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).
CARIBOU, EGG, AND LONG PONDSSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnCARIBOU, EGG, AND LONG PONDS, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
CARLTON PONDSouthKennebecReadfield, WinthropCARLTON POND, Readfield, Winthrop. Closed to all fishing.
CARLTON POND (BOG)NorthSomerset, WaldoDetroit, TroyCARLTON POND (BOG), Detroit, Troy (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).
CARPENTER POND AND TRIBUTARIES (INCLUDING LITTLE CARPENTER)NorthPiscataquisT7 R11 WELSCARPENTER 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).
CARR PONDNorthAroostookT13 R8 WELSCARR 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).
CARRABASSETT RIVERNorthFranklin, SomersetCarrabassett Valley to North AnsonCARRABASSETT 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 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).
CARRY LAKENorthAroostookLittletonCARRY 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).
CARRY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSCARRY 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).
CARRY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T8 R7 WELSCARRY 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).
CARRY POND, EASTNorthSomersetCarrying Place TwpCARRY 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.
CARRY POND, WESTNorthSomersetCarrying Place TwpCARRY 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).
CASCADE STREAMNorthFranklinSandy River PltCASCADE STREAM, Sandy River Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only), S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts).
CATHANCE LAKESouthWashingtonCathance Twp, CooperCATHANCE 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).
CATHANCE LAKE, LITTLESouthWashingtonCathance TwpCATHANCE LAKE, LITTLE, Cathance Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
CAUCOMGOMOC LAKENorthPiscataquisT6 R14 WELS, T7 R14 WELS, T6 R15 WELS, T7 R15 WELSCAUCOMGOMOC 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).
CAUCOMGOMOC STREAMNorthPiscataquisT6 R14 WELSCAUCOMGOMOC 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.
CEDAR LAKESouthPenobscot (South)T3 R9 NWPCEDAR 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).
CELIA PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSCELIA 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).
CENTER PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnCENTER POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
CENTER PONDSouthSagadahocPhippsburgCENTER 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).
CENTER PONDNorthPiscataquisSangervilleCENTER 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).
CENTER PONDNorthSomersetSoldiertown Twp T2 R3 NBKPCENTER 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).
CHAFFIN PONDSouthCumberlandWindhamCHAFFIN 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).
CHAIN LAKE STREAMSouthWashingtonWesley, Day Block TwpCHAIN 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).
CHAIN LAKE, LOWERSouthWashingtonSakom TwpCHAIN LAKE, LOWER, T5 ND BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
CHAIN LAKE, MIDDLESouthHancockOqiton TwpCHAIN LAKE, MIDDLE, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
CHAIN LAKE, UPPERSouthHancockOqiton TwpCHAIN LAKE, UPPER, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
CHAIN LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, 3RDSouthWashingtonT26 ED BPP, T31 MD BPP, T37 MD BPP, WesleyCHAIN 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).
CHAIN OF PONDSNorthFranklinChain of Ponds TwpCHAIN 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).
CHAIRBACK POND, EASTNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 NWPCHAIRBACK 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).
CHAIRBACK POND, WESTNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 NWPCHAIRBACK 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).
CHAMBERLAIN LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND AND TELOS LAKE)NorthPiscataquisT6 R11 WELS, T6 R12 WELS, T7 R12 WELS, T7 R13 WELS, T8 R13 WELSCHAMBERLAIN 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).
CHANDLER LAKENorthAroostookT9 R8 WELSCHANDLER 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.
CHAPMAN PIT PONDNorthAroostookLimestoneCHAPMAN 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).
CHAPMAN PONDSouthOxford (South)PorterCHAPMAN 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).
CHARLES (CHARLIE) PONDNorthAroostookT14 R15 WELSCHARLES (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).
CHASE PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltCHASE 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).
CHASE PONDNorthSomersetMoscowCHASE 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).
CHASE PONDS, 1ST, 2ND AND 3RDNorthAroostookT14 R9 WELSCHASE 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).
CHASE STREAM PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream Twp, Misery TwpCHASE 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).
CHASE STREAM POND, LITTLENorthSomersetMisery TwpCHASE 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).
CHASES PONDSouthYorkYorkCHASES POND, York. Closed to all fishing.
CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK LAKENorthPiscataquisT9 R15 WELS, T10 R15 WELSCHEMQUASABAMTICOOK LAKE, T9&10 R15 WELS. (See Ross Lake).
CHENEY POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetHammond Twp, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPCHENEY 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).
CHESUNCOOK LAKE (INCLUDING MOOSE POND, CARIBOU LAKE, AND RIPOGENUS LAKE)NorthPiscataquisT3 R12 WELS, T3 R13 WELS, T4 R12 WELS, T4 R13 WELS, T5 R12 WELS, Chesuncook TwpCHESUNCOOK 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.
CHESUNCOOK PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow Twp, T3 R11 WELSCHESUNCOOK 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).
CHUB PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpCHUB 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).
CHURCH ON THE HILL PONDNorthAroostookHoultonCHURCH 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).
CHURCHILL LAKE (INCLUDING HERON LAKE)NorthPiscataquisT9 R12 WELS, T10 R12 WELS, T9 R13 WELSCHURCHILL 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).
CHURCHILL STREAMNorthSomersetLong Pond TwpCHURCHILL 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).
CHURCHILL STREAM, UPPERNorthSomersetJackmanCHURCHILL 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).
CLAY PONDSouthOxford (South)FryeburgCLAY 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).
CLEAR LAKENorthPiscataquisT10 R11 WELSCLEAR 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.
CLEAR PONDNorthFranklinLowelltown TwpCLEAR POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
CLEAR PONDNorthSomersetPleasant Ridge PltCLEAR POND, Pleasant Ridge Plt. (See Mill [Clear] Pond).
CLEARWATER PONDNorthSomersetAttean TwpCLEARWATER 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).
CLEARWATER PONDNorthFranklinFarmington, IndustryCLEARWATER 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches.
CLEARWATER PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPCLEARWATER 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).
CLEMMONS POND, BIGSouthOxford (South)HiramCLEMMONS 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).
CLEMMONS POND, LITTLESouthOxford (South)HiramCLEMMONS 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).
CLIFF LAKE INCLUDING TWIN LAKENorthPiscataquisT8&9 R12 WELSCLIFF 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.
CLIFFORD LAKESouthWashingtonT26 ED BPP, Greenlaw Chopping TwpCLIFFORD 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.
CLIFFORD PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpCLIFFORD 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).
CLISH PONDNorthSomersetT5 R20 WELSCLISH POND, T5 R20 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
COBBOSSEECONTEE LAKESouthKennebecLitchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner, WinthropCOBBOSSEECONTEE 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.
COBBOSSEECONTEE STREAM (INCLUDING HORSESHOE POND)SouthKennebecManchester to GardinerCOBBOSSEECONTEE 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.
COBURN PONDNorthSomersetMoose RiverCOBURN POND, Moose River (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
COCHRANE LAKENorthAroostookNew Limerick, SmyrnaCOCHRANE 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).
COFFEE PONDSouthCumberlandCascoCOFFEE 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).
COFFEELOS PONDNorthPiscataquisT6 R11 WELSCOFFEELOS 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).
COFFIN PONDSouthCumberlandBrunswickCOFFIN 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).
COLCORD PONDSouthOxford (South)PorterCOLCORD 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).
COLD RAIN PONDSouthCumberlandNaplesCOLD 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).
COLD STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Enfield, PassadumkeagCOLD 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.
COLD STREAMNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain Twp, West Forks PltCOLD 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).
COLD STREAM PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Enfield, Lincoln, LowellCOLD 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).
COLD STREAM PONDNorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpCOLD 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).
COLD STREAM PONDS, UPPERSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnCOLD 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).
COLD WATER BROOK PONDSouthYorkKennebunkCOLD 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.
COLD WATER BROOK POND TRIBUTARIESSouthYorkKennebunkCOLD 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]).
COLEBACK LAKESouthWashingtonCharlotteCOLEBACK 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).
COLLINS PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpCOLLINS 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).
COLLYER BROOKSouthCumberlandGrayCOLLYER BROOK, Gray (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish).
CONCORD POND, LITTLESouthOxford (South)WoodstockCONCORD 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.
CONIC LAKESouthWashingtonBaring PltCONIC LAKE, Baring Plt (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
CONNERS BROOKNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSCONNERS 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).
CONROY LAKENorthAroostookMonticelloCONROY 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).
COOPER PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R10 WELSCOOPER 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).
COUNTY ROAD LAKENorthAroostookNew LimerickCOUNTY 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).
COVE BROOKSouthWaldoWinterportCOVE BROOK, Winterport (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
COX PONDSouthYorkSouth BerwickCOX POND, South Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with more than 10 horsepower prohibited.
CRAIG PONDSouthHancockOrlandCRAIG 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.
CRANBERRY POND (LITTLE NOTCH POND)NorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpCRANBERRY 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).
CRATER POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSCRATER 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.
CRAWFORD LAKESouthWashingtonBig Lake Twp, CrawfordCRAWFORD 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.
CRAWFORD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET TO TA R10 TOWN LINENorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSCRAWFORD 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).
CRESCENT LAKESouthCumberlandRaymondCRESCENT 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).
CRESCENT PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpCRESCENT 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).
CRESCENT POND AND OUTLET TO MUD PONDNorthPiscataquisT9 R15 WELSCRESCENT 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.
CROCKER PONDSouthOxford (South)Albany TwpCROCKER 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).
CROCKER PONDNorthSomersetDennistown PltCROCKER 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).
CROOKED PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnCROOKED POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
CROOKED RIVERSouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Albany Twp to CascoCROOKED 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.
CROOKED RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESSouthWashingtonT30 MD BPPCROOKED 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).
CROSBY PONDNorthFranklinCoburn GoreCROSBY POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
CROSS LAKENorthAroostookCross Lake Twp, Square Lake TwpCROSS 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).
CROSS LAKENorthAroostookT18 R10 WELSCROSS 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.
CROWELL PONDNorthFranklin, KennebecChesterville, New Sharon, ViennaCROWELL POND, Chesterville, New Sharon, Vienna (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 bass: 2 fish, 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).
CRYSTAL (BEALS) PONDSouthAndroscogginTurnerCRYSTAL (BEALS) POND, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
CRYSTAL LAKENorthAroostookHerseyCRYSTAL 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).
CRYSTAL LAKE (ANONYMOUS POND)SouthCumberlandHarrisonCRYSTAL 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).
CRYSTAL LAKE (DRY POND)SouthCumberlandGrayCRYSTAL 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).
CRYSTAL PONDSouthHancockT40 MDCRYSTAL 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).
CUPSUPTIC LAKENorthFranklin, Oxford (North)Adamstown Twp, RangeleyCUPSUPTIC LAKE, Adamstown Twp, Rangeley, etc. (See Mooselookmeguntic Lake [Includes Cupsuptic Lake]).
CUPSUPTIC RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESNorthOxford (North)Oxbow Twp to Adamstown TwpCUPSUPTIC 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.
CURRIER POND, 1STNorthPiscataquisT9 R11 WELSCURRIER 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).
CURRIER PONDS, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH, 5TH, 6THNorthPiscataquisT9 R10&11 WELSCURRIER 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.
CUSHMAN PONDSouthOxford (South)LovellCUSHMAN 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).
CUSHMAN PONDSouthOxford (South)SumnerCUSHMAN 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).
CUT LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T7 R6 WELSCUT 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).
CUXABEXIS LAKENorthPiscataquisT5 R12 WELS, T6 R12 WELSCUXABEXIS 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).
DAAQUAM RIVERNorthAroostookT11 R17 WELSDAAQUAM 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.
DAGGETT PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R14 WELSDAGGETT 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).
DAICEY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSDAICEY 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.
DAIGLE PONDS (2) AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookNew CanadaDAIGLE 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).
DAVIDSON PONDNorthPenobscot (North)Herseytown TwpDAVIDSON POND, Hersheytown 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).
DAVIS (EDDINGTON) PONDSouthPenobscot (South)EDDINGTONDAVIS (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).
DAVIS (WAPITI) PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R7 WELSDAVIS (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).
DAVIS BROOKSouthYorkShapleighDAVIS 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).
DAVIS PONDNorthOxford (North)RumfordDAVIS 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).
DAVIS PONDS, 1ST AND 2NDNorthPiscataquisGuilford, WillimanticDAVIS 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).
DAVIS PONDS, THIRD AND FOURTHNorthPiscataquisWillimanticDAVIS 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).
DAVIS STREAM (INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING)NorthPiscataquisAbbot, Guilford, Monson, WillimanticDAVIS 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.
DAY MOUNTAIN PONDNorthFranklinAvonDAY 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).
DAYMOND PONDNorthSomersetMoose RiverDAYMOND 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).
DEAD RIVERNorthSomersetT3 R4 BKP WKR to The Forks PltDEAD 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).
DEAD RIVER, NORTH BRANCHNorthFranklinChain of Ponds Twp to EustisDEAD 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 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).
DEAD RIVER, SOUTH BRANCHNorthFranklinDallas Plt to Lang TwpDEAD 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).
DEAD STREAM PONDNorthSomersetWest Forks PltDEAD 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).
DEASEY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T3 R7 WELSDEASEY 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).
DEBEC PONDSouthHancockAmherstDEBEC 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).
DEBOULLIE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSDEBOULLIE 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.
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 1STNorthPiscataquisT2 R10 WELSDEBSCONEAG 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).
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 2NDNorthPiscataquisT2 R10 WELSDEBSCONEAG 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.
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 3RDNorthPiscataquisT1&2 R10 WELSDEBSCONEAG 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.
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 4THNorthPiscataquisT1 R10 WELS, T1 R11 WELSDEBSCONEAG 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).
DEBSCONEAG LAKE, 6THNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELS, T2 R11 WELSDEBSCONEAG 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).
DECKER POND #1NorthSomersetCaratunkDECKER 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.
DECKER POND #2NorthSomersetCaratunkDECKER 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.
DEEP LAKENorthAroostookLittletonDEEP 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).
DEER LAKESouthHancockT34 MDDEER LAKE, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
DEER PONDSouthYorkHollisDEER 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).
DEER PONDNorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpDEER 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).
DEER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSDEER 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.
DEER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R13 WELSDEER 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).
DEERING (LONGFELLOW) LAKENorthAroostookOrient, WestonDEERING (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).
DEMO PONDNorthSomersetRockwood Strip T2 R1 NBKPDEMO 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).
DENNY PONDNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSDENNY 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.
DENNYS RIVERSouthWashingtonMeddybemps to DennysvilleDENNYS 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).
DEPOT LAKENorthAroostookT13 R16 WELSDEPOT 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).
DEPOT STREAMNorthAroostookT12 R17 WELS to T14 R15 WELSDEPOT 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).
DESERT PONDSouthKennebecMount VernonDESERT POND, Mount Vernon (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
DESOLATION PONDNorthSomersetT8 R16 WELSDESOLATION 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.
DICKWOOD LAKENorthAroostookEagle LakeDICKWOOD 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).
DIMMICK POND, BIGNorthSomersetCaratunkDIMMICK 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).
DIMMICK POND, LITTLENorthSomersetCaratunkDIMMICK 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).
DIMMICK POND, MOUNTAINNorthSomersetCaratunkDIMMICK 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).
DINGLEY PONDS, THE THREE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetT4 R5 NBKPDINGLEY PONDS, THE THREE AND TRIBUTARIES, T4 R5 NBKP (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
DIXON PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpDIXON POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
DODGE PONDNorthFranklinRangeleyDODGE 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).
DOE PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonDOE 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).
DOLBY PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Grindstone Twp, Millinocket, TA R7 WELSDOLBY 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.
DOLE PONDNorthSomersetDole Brook TwpDOLE 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).
DONNELL PONDSouthHancockFranklin, T9 SDDONNELL 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.
DORITY PONDNorthSomersetHammond TwpDORITY 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).
DOUGHNUT PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpDOUGHNUT 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).
DOUGHTY PONDS, LOWER, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisMonsonDOUGHTY 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).
DOUGLAS PONDNorthSomersetPalmyraDOUGLAS 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).
DRAKE LAKESouthWashingtonForest TwpDRAKE 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).
DRAPER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSDRAPER 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).
DRESDEN BOGSouthLINCOLNALNA, DRESDENDRESDEN 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.
DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKENorthAroostookLinneus, New Limerick, OakfieldDREWS (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).
DRUMMOND PONDNorthPiscataquisAbbotDRUMMOND 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).
DRURY PONDNorthFranklinTempleDRURY 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).
DUBOIS PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPDUBOIS 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).
DUCK LAKESouthHancockOqiton TwpDUCK 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).
DUCK PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltDUCK 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).
DUCK PONDNorthAroostookT2 R4 WELSDUCK 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).
DUCK POND AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSDUCK 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.
DUCKTAIL PONDSouthHancockAmherstDUCKTAIL 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).
DUCKTRAP RIVERSouthWaldoNorthport, Belmont, LincolnvilleDUCKTRAP 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.
DUNCAN PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPDUNCAN POND, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
DUNHAM BROOK (INCLUDING KIWANIS PARK POND)NorthPiscataquisGuilford, Dover-FoxcroftDUNHAM 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).
DUNHAM PONDNorthPiscataquisGuilfordDUNHAM 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).
DUREPO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookLimestoneDUREPO 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).
DURGIN PONDNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpDURGIN 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.
DUTTON (SHILOH) PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldDUTTON (SHILOH) POND, Kingfield. (See Shiloh [Dutton] Pond).
DUTTON PONDSouthHancockAmherstDUTTON 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.
DUTTON POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockAmherst, T32 MDDUTTON 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]).
DWINAL PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Winn, LeeDWINAL POND, Winn, Lee (South Zone). General law stream regulations apply.
EAGLE LAKESouthHancockBar HarborEAGLE 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).
EAGLE LAKENorthAroostookEagle Lake, T16 R5&6 WELS, WallagrassEAGLE 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).
EAGLE LAKESouthHancockT34 MDEAGLE LAKE, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
EAGLE LAKE (INCLUDING ROUND POND)NorthPiscataquisT7 R13 WELS, Eagle Lake Twp, T9 R13 WELS, T7 R12 WELS, Soper Mountain TwpEAGLE 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).
EAST LAKENorthAroostookT17 R14 WELSEAST 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).
EAST LAKE, LITTLENorthAroostookT17 R14 WELSEAST 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).
EAST PONDSouthKennebec, SomersetOakland, SmithfieldEAST POND, Oakland, Smithfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply.
EAST POND STREAM (THE SERPENTINE)NorthSomersetSmithfieldEAST 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.
EATON BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)BrewerEATON 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).
EBEEMEE LAKE (EAST AND WEST PONDS)NorthPiscataquisBrownville, Ebeemee TwpEBEEMEE 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).
EBEEMEE LAKE, UPPERNorthPiscataquisT4 R9 NWP, TB R10 WELSEBEEMEE 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).
ECHO LAKESouthHancockMount DesertECHO 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).
ECHO LAKENorthPiscataquisT9 R11 WELSECHO 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).
ECHO LAKE (CROTCHED POND)SouthKennebecFayette, Mount Vernon, ReadfieldECHO 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).
ECHO LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookPresque IsleECHO 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).
EDDY PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltEDDY 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).
EDDY POND, BIGSouthSagadahocTopshamEDDY 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).
EDWARDS FAMILY KIDS FISHING PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnEDWARDS 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).
EGYPT PONDSouthFranklin, KennebecChesterville, ViennaEGYPT 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).
EIGHTEEN PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonEIGHTEEN 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).
ELAINE PONDNorthFranklinLowelltown TwpELAINE POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
ELBOW LAKENorthPiscataquisT3 Indian Purchase TwpELBOW LAKE, T3 Indian Purchase Twp. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes).
ELBOW POND, UPPERNorthPiscataquisT10 R10 WELS, T10 R11 WELSELBOW 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).
ELL (L) PONDSouthYorkSanford, WellsELL (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).
ELLIS PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpELLIS 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).
ELLIS POND, LITTLE (GARLAND POND)NorthOxford (North)ByronELLIS 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).
ELM STREAMNorthPiscataquisElm Stream Twp, Seboomook TwpELM 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.
ELVIS PONDNorthSomersetKing and Bartlett TwpELVIS 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).
EMBDEN PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenEMBDEN 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches. The holding of any live baitfish not taken in Embden Pond is prohibited.
ENCHANTED (BULLDOG) POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetUpper Enchanted TwpENCHANTED (BULLDOG) POND AND TRIBUTARIES, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
ENCHANTED POND, LITTLENorthSomersetUpper Enchanted TwpENCHANTED POND, LITTLE, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
ENDLESS LAKESouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpENDLESS 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).
ESKUTASSIS PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Burlington, LowellESKUTASSIS POND, Burlington, Lowell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
EVERETT PONDNorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpEVERETT 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).
FAHI PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenFAHI 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).
FAIRFIELD RECREATION (PAL) PONDSNorthSomersetFairfieldFAIRFIELD 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).
FARMERS BROOKNorthFranklinWiltonFARMERS BROOK, Wilton (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts).
FARRINGTON PONDSouthOxford (South)LovellFARRINGTON POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
FARROW LAKESouthWashingtonTopsfieldFARROW 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.
FAULKNER LAKENorthAroostookWestonFAULKNER 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).
FELKER PONDNorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpFELKER 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).
FELLOWS PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleFELLOWS 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).
FELTS BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)BrewerFELTS 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).
FEMALE PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R12 WELSFEMALE 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).
FERGUSON PONDNorthAroostookT14 R8 WELSFERGUSON 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.
FERNALD PONDNorthSomersetParlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain TwpFERNALD 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).
FIFTH LAKE BROOK (FIFTH PELLETIER BROOK) AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELS, T16 R9 WELSFIFTH 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.
FIFTH LAKE STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancock, WashingtonT36 MD BPP, T41 MD, T42 MD BPPFIFTH 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).
FIRST (BILLINGS) PONDSouthHancockBlue HillFIRST (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.
FISH PONDNorthSomersetHobbstown TwpFISH 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).
FISH PONDNorthSomersetMoxie GoreFISH 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).
FISH PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpFISH POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
FISH PONDNorthSomersetThorndike TwpFISH 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).
FISH POND, BIG AND THOROUGHFARE (TRIBUTARY STREAM UPSTREAM TO LITTLE FISH POND)NorthSomersetHoleb TwpFISH POND, BIG AND THOROUGHFARE (TRIBUTARY STREAM UPSTREAM TO LITTLE FISH POND), Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
FISH POND, LITTLENorthSomersetAlder Brook TwpFISH 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).
FISH POND, LITTLENorthSomersetHoleb TwpFISH POND, LITTLE, Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
FISH RIVER EXCLUDING THOROUGHFARESNorthAroostookT13 R8 WELS to the Saint John River in Fort KentFISH 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.
FISH RIVER LAKENorthAroostookT13 R8 WELS, T14 R8 WELSFISH 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.
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARE (CONNECTING CROSS AND SQUARE LAKES)NorthAROOSTOOKSquare Lake TwpFISH 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.
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING LONG, MUD, AND CROSS LAKES)NorthAroostookT17 R4 WELS, Cross Lake TwpFISH 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.
FISH RIVER THOROUGHFARES (CONNECTING SQUARE, EAGLE, AND SAINT FROID LAKES)NorthAroostookT17 R4 WELS, Square Lake Twp, T16 R6 WELS, Winterville Plt, Eagle LakeFISH 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.
FITTS PONDSouthPenobscot (South)CliftonFITTS 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).
FLAGSTAFF LAKENorthFranklin, SomersetBigelow Twp, Dead River Twp, Carrying Place Town Twp, Eustis, Flagstaff Twp, T3 R4 BKP WKRFLAGSTAFF 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).
FLANDERS PONDSouthHancockSullivanFLANDERS 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).
FLATIRON PONDNorthFranklinDavis TwpFLATIRON 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).
FLINN PONDNorthAroostookBenedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELSFLINN 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).
FLOOD LAKESouthWashingtonTalmadgeFLOOD 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).
FLOOD LAKE TRIBUTARIESSouthWashingtonTalmadgeFLOOD 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]).
FLOOD LAKE, UPPERSouthWashingtonTalmadgeFLOOD 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).
FLOODS PONDSouthHancockOtisFLOODS POND, Otis. Closed to all fishing.
FLYING PONDSouthKennebecMount Vernon, ViennaFLYING 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).
FOGG PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpFOGG 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).
FOLEY POND AND LITTLE FOLEY PONDNorthSomersetComstock TwpFOLEY 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).
FOLLY PONDSouthYorkYorkFOLLY POND, York. Closed to all fishing.
FOLSOM PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnFOLSOM POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
FORBES PONDSouthHancockGouldsboroFORBES 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).
FOREST PONDSouthOxford (South)CantonFOREST 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).
FOSS AND KNOWLTON PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R10 WELS, T3 R10 WELSFOSS 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.
FOSS PONDNorthPiscataquisKingsbury PltFOSS 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.
FOSTER LAKESouthWashingtonMarion TwpFOSTER 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.
FOURTH LAKENorthPiscataquisT7 R11 WELSFOURTH 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).
FOURTH PONDSouthHancockBlue HillFOURTH POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
FOWLER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSFOWLER 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).
FOWLER POND, LOWERNorthPiscataquisTrout Brook TwpFOWLER 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.
FOX PONDSouthHancockT10 SDFOX 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).
FOX PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSFOX POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
FOXHOLE POND, ON HEADWATERS OF GREAT FALLS BRANCH BROOKSouthWashingtonDebloisFOXHOLE 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).
FROST PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELS, T3 R12 WELSFROST 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).
FROST PONDNorthPiscataquisTrout Brook TwpFROST 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).
FROST POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisT3 R12 WELSFROST 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).
FRYPAN PONDNorthSomersetSquaretown TwpFRYPAN 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.
GALILEE POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSGALILEE 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.
GAMMON PONDNorthFranklin, SomersetFreeman Twp, New PortlandGAMMON 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).
GARDNER BROOK AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELS, T15 R10 WELSGARDNER 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.
GARDNER LAKESouthWashingtonEast Machias, Marion Twp, WhitingGARDNER 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).
GARDNER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES (EXCLUDING THAT FROM GALILEE POND, T15 R9)NorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSGARDNER 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.
GARDNER PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R7 WELSGARDNER 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).
GARLAND PONDNorthPiscataquisDover-Foxcroft, SebecGARLAND 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).
GAUNTLET POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTB R10 WELSGAUNTLET 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.
GEORGES PONDSouthHancockFranklinGEORGES 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.
GETCHEL LAKES, LOWER AND UPPERSouthWashingtonT43 MD BPPGETCHEL 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.
GILBERT PONDNorthPiscataquisParkmanGILBERT 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).
GILES PONDNorthPenobscot (North)PattenGILES 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).
GILMAN PONDNorthSomersetLexington Twp, New PortlandGILMAN 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).
GILMAN PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltGILMAN 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).
GLANCY LAKENorthAroostookNew LimerickGLANCY 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).
GLAZIER LAKENorthAroostookT18 R10 WELSGLAZIER 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.
GOODWIN PONDNorthOxford (North)Adamstown TwpGOODWIN 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).
GOOSE PONDSouthHancockSwans IslandGOOSE 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.
GOOSE POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockSwans IslandGOOSE 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]).
GOOSE RIVERSouthKnoxCamden, RockportGOOSE 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.
GOOSE RIVERSouthWaldoSwanville, BelfastGOOSE 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.
GOULD PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpGOULD 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).
GOULD PONDSouthKennebecSidneyGOULD 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).
GOULDING LAKESouthWashingtonRobbinstonGOULDING 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).
GRACE PONDNorthSomersetUpper Enchanted TwpGRACE POND, Upper Enchanted Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
GRAHAM LAKESouthHancockEllsworth, Fletchers landing Twp, Mariaville, WalthamGRAHAM 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).
GRAND FALLS FLOWAGE (INCLUDING BERRY BROOK FLOWAGE AND GEORGE BROOK FLOWAGE)SouthWashingtonBaileyville, Fowler Twp, Indian Twp Res, PrincetonGRAND 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.
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).
GRAND LAKE SEBOEISNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R7 WELS, T8 R7 WELSGRAND 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).
GRAND LAKE STREAMSouthWashingtonGrand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping TwpGRAND 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.
GRAND LAKE STREAM CANALSouthWashingtonGrand Lake Stream PltGRAND 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).
GRAND LAKE, EASTNorthAroostook, WashingtonDanforth, Forest City TWP, Orient, WestonGRAND LAKE, EAST, Danforth, Forest City Twp, 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-25 (Daily bag limit on togue: 1 fish). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches. International Water.
East Grand Lake Dam: Fishing upstream from the dam at the top of fishway is lawful (Title 12, subsection 12457).
GRAND LAKE, WEST (INCLUDING PUG LAKE)SouthPenobscot (South), WashingtonT6 ND BPP, T6 R1 NBPP, Grand Lake Stream PltGRAND 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.
GRANGER PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkGRANGER POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
GRANTS PONDNorthFranklinMassachusetts GoreGRANTS POND, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
GRASS PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltGRASS 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).
GRASS PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpGRASS 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).
GRASSY PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpGRASSY POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
GRASSY PONDNorthSomersetHoleb TwpGRASSY POND, Holeb Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
GRASSY PONDSouthWashingtonT19 MD BPPGRASSY POND, T19 MD BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
GRASSY PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R12 WELSGRASSY 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).
GRAVEL PIT PONDNorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpGRAVEL 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).
GREAT EAST LAKESouthYorkActonGREAT EAST LAKE, Acton. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters 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.
GREAT PONDSouthHancockGreat PondGREAT 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.
GREAT POND OUTLETSouthKennebecBelgradeGREAT 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).
GREAT WORKS STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)BradleyGREAT 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.
GREELY POND, LITTLENorthFranklinDallas PltGREELY 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).
GREEN LAKESouthHancockDedham, 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.
GREEN LAKESouthHancockT35 MDGREEN 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).
GREEN MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R6 WELSGREEN 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).
GREEN PONDNorthAroostookLimestoneGREEN 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).
GREEN PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltGREEN 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.
GREEN PONDNorthAroostookNew LimerickGREEN 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).
GREEN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELSGREEN 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).
GREENBUSH PONDNorthFranklinJim Pond TwpGREENBUSH 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).
GREENLAND POND, LITTLESouthWashingtonDanforthGREENLAND 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).
GREENLAW BROOKNorthAroostookCaswell, Limestone, CaribouGREENLAW BROOK, Caswell, Limestone, Caribou (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish. (See Fish Consumption Advisories).
GREENLAW PONDNorthAroostookT12 R7 WELS, T12 R8 WELSGREENLAW 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).
GREENLEAF PONDNorthPiscataquisAbbotGREENLEAF 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).
GREENWOOD POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisElliotsville Twp, WillimanticGREENWOOD 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).
GREENWOOD POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisElliotsville TwpGREENWOOD 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).
GRENIER POND, BIGNorthSomersetT4 R5 NBKPGRENIER 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).
GRINDSTONE PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldGRINDSTONE 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).
GRINDSTONE PONDNorthPiscataquisWillimanticGRINDSTONE 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).
GULLIVER BROOKNorthSomersetPlymouth TwpGULLIVER 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).
HADLEY LAKESouthWashingtonEast MachaisHADLEY LAKE, East Machias (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
HADLOCK POND, LOWERSouthHancockMount DesertHADLOCK 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).
HADLOCK POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockMount DesertHADLOCK 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.
HAFEY PONDNorthAroostookT18 R11 WELSHAFEY 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).
HALE PONDNorthSomersetAlder Brook TwpHALE 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).
HALE PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R10 WELSHALE 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).
HALE POND AND OUTLET TO HERSEY TOWN LINENorthAroostookMoro PltHALE 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).
HALEY PONDNorthFranklinDallas Plt, RangeleyHALEY 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).
HALEY POND OUTLETNorthFranklinRangeleyHALEY 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).
HALFMILE PONDSouthHancockAmherstHALFMILE 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.
HALFMILE PONDSouthHancockAuroraHALFMILE 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.
HALFMILE POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockAmherstHALFMILE 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]).
HALFMOON PONDSouthHancockBar HarborHALFMOON 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).
HALFMOON PONDNorthFranklin, Oxford (North)Carthage, MexicoHALFMOON 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).
HALFMOON PONDNorthSomersetSaint AlbansHALFMOON 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).
HALFMOON PONDSouthWaldoSearsport, ProspectHALFMOON 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).
HALL PONDSouthOxford (South)ParisHALL 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).
HALL PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPHALL POND, Prentiss Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
HALL POUND OUTLET (INLET STREAM TO DUNCAN POND)NorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPHALL POND OUTLET (INLET STREAM TO DUNCAN POND), Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: Closed to smelting in every even-numbered year. The daily bag limit on smelt is 1 quart. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
HAMILTON PONDSouthHancockBar HarborHAMILTON 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.
HAMMOND POND, LITTLE (JULIES POND)NorthFranklinCarrabassett ValleyHAMMOND 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).
HANCOCK PONDSouthHancockBucksportHANCOCK 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).
HANCOCK PONDSouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Denmark, SebagoHANCOCK 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).
HANCOCK PONDNorthSomersetEmbden, Lexington TwpHANCOCK 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 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.
HANNIGAN PONDNorthAroostookNew LimerickHANNIGAN 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).
HANNINGTON PONDNorthAroostookReed PltHANNINGTON 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).
HANSON BROOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookMapletonHANSON 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).
HARDING PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSHARDING 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).
HARDY PONDNorthPiscataquisLake View PltHARDY 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).
HARLOW PONDNorthPiscataquisParkmanHARLOW 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). All bass must be released alive at once. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
HARRIMAN PONDSouthHancockDedhamHARRIMAN 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.
HARRIMAN PONDNorthPiscataquisSebecHARRIMAN 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).
HARRIMAN POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockDedhamHARRIMAN 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]).
HARRIS POND (MILO FARM POND)NorthPiscataquisMiloHARRIS 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).
HARVEY PONDNorthFranklinMadrid TwpHARVEY 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).
HATCASE PONDSouthHancock, Penobscot (South)Eddington, DedhamHATCASE 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.
HATCASE POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancock, PenobscotDedham, EddingtonHATCASE 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]).
HAY LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELSHAY 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).
HAY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELSHAY POND, T6 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
HAYMOCK LAKENorthPiscataquisT7&8 R11 WELSHAYMOCK 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.
HAYWIRE PONDNorthAroostookBenedicta Twp, T1 R5 WELSHAYWIRE 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).
HEALD PONDNorthSomersetCaratunkHEALD POND, Caratunk (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
HEALD PONDSouthOxford (South)LovellHEALD POND, Lovell (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
HEARTS PONDSouthHancockOrlandHEARTS 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).
HEBRON LAKENorthPiscataquisMonsonHEBRON 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).
HEDGEHOG PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpHEDGEHOG 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).
HELEN PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpHELEN POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
HEMLOCK STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Argyle TwpHEMLOCK STREAM, Argyle Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
HENDERSON PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSHENDERSON 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).
HICKS PONDNorthSomersetPalmyraHICKS 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).
HID PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldHID 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).
HIGH PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpHIGH POND, Pierce Pond Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
HIGHLAND LAKESouthCumberlandBridgtonHIGHLAND 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).
HIGHT PONDNorthSomersetSkowheganHIGHT 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).
HILL PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 WELSHILL 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.
HILLS PONDNorthFranklinPerkins TwpHILLS 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).
HINCKLEY POND, LOWERSouthCumberlandSouth PortlandHINCKLEY 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).
HINCKLEY POND, UPPERSouthCumberlandSouth PortlandHINCKLEY 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).
HOBART PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELSHOBART 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).
HOCTER PONDNorthPenobscot (North)Herseytown TwpHOCTER POND, Hersheytown 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).
HODGDON MILL PONDNorthAroostookHodgdonHODGDON 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).
HOLBROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow Twp, T3 R11 WELSHOLBROOK 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).
HOLEB PONDNorthSomersetAttean Twp, Holeb TwpHOLEB 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.
HOLT PONDSouthCumberlandBridgton, NaplesHOLT POND, Bridgton, Naples (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
HOOPER (LITTLE SABATTUS) PONDSouthAndroscogginGreeneHOOPER (LITTLE SABATTUS) POND, Greene (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
HOPKINS PONDSouthHancock, Penobscot (South)Mariaville, CliftonHOPKINS 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.
HORN PONDSouthYorkActonHORN POND, Acton. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters 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.
HORNE PONDSouthYorkLimingtonHORNE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthOxford (North)AndoverHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetAttean TwpHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpHORSESHOE POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthFranklinCoburn GoreHORSESHOE POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
HORSESHOE PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkHORSESHOE POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetEast Moxie TwpHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDSouthOxford (South)Lovell, StonehamHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthAroostookT11 R10 WELSHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthSomersetT3 R5 BKP WKRHORSESHOE 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).
HORSESHOE PONDNorthPiscataquisWillimanticHORSESHOE 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).
HOSEA PUG LAKESouthWashingtonT26 ED BPPHOSEA 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).
HOT BROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPERSouthAroostook, WashingtonT8 R3 NBPP, T8 R4 NBPP, Danforth, BancroftHOT 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).
HOT PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELSHOT 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).
HOUSTON POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisKatahdin Iron Works Twp, T7 R9 NWPHOUSTON 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).
HOUSTON POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisKatahdin Iron Works TwpHOUSTON 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.
HOWARD LAKESouthWashingtonCalais, RobbinstonHOWARD 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).
HUDSON PONDNorthPiscataquisT6 R10 WELSHUDSON 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.
HUDSON POND, UPPER, AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT11 R10 WELSHUDSON 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).
HUMPBACK BOGSouthHancockT28 MDHUMPBACK 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]).
HUNNEWELL LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookSaint John PltHUNNEWELL 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.
HUNTER (TOWN LINE) PONDNorthAroostookLinneusHUNTER (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).
HUNTLEY PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltHUNTLEY 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).
HURD PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R10 WELSHURD 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.
HURD POND, BIG AND LITTLENorthPiscataquisT6 R15 WELSHURD 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).
HURRICANE PONDNorthFranklinKibby TwpHURRICANE 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).
HUSSEY PONDNorthPiscataquisBlanchard TwpHUSSEY 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).
HUSTON BROOKNorthFranklin, SomersetDead River Twp, Carrabassett ValleyHUSTON BROOK, Dead River Twp, Carrabassett Valley (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
HUSTON BROOK PONDNorthSomersetDead River TwpHUSTON BROOK POND, Dead River Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
HUTCHINSON PONDSouthOxford (South)Albany TwpHUTCHINSON 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).
INDIAN LAKESouthWashingtonWhitingINDIAN 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).
INDIAN PONDNorthPiscataquis, SomersetBig Moose Twp, Indian Stream Twp, Chase Stream Twp, Sapling TwpINDIAN 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). Minimum length on bass: 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).
INDIAN PONDSouthOxford (South)GreenwoodINDIAN 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).
INDIAN PONDNorthSomersetLexington TwpINDIAN 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).
INDIAN PONDNorthSomersetSaint AlbansINDIAN 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).
INDIAN PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R12 WELSINDIAN 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.
INDIAN POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpINDIAN 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).
INDIAN POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpINDIAN 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).
INDIAN POND, LITTLENorthSomersetLexington TwpINDIAN 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).
INDIAN POND, LITTLENorthSomersetSaint AlbansINDIAN 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).
INDIAN POND, LITTLENorthSomersetSquaretown TwpINDIAN 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).
INDIAN PONDS, BIG AND LITTLENorthFranklinLowelltown TwpINDIAN PONDS, BIG AND LITTLE, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
INDIAN STREAMNorthSomersetSaint Albans, PalmyraINDIAN 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).
INGALLS (FOSTER) PONDSouthCumberlandBridgtonINGALLS (FOSTER) POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
IRELAND PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELSIRELAND 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).
IRON PONDNorthSomersetHobbstown TwpIRON POND, Hobbstown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
IRONBOUND (WENTWORTH) PONDNorthSomersetSolon, AthensIRONBOUND (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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, 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).
IRONBOUND PONDNorthSomersetAlder Brook TwpIRONBOUND 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).
ISLAND PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpISLAND 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).
ISLAND PONDSouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Harrison, WaterfordISLAND POND, Harrison, Waterford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
ISLAND PONDNorthAroostookT14 R8 WELSISLAND 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).
ISLAND PONDNorthPiscataquisT9 R10 WELS, T10 R10 WELSISLAND 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).
ISLAND POND AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSISLAND 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.
ISLAND POND, BIGNorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpISLAND 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).
ISLAND POND, LITTLENorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpISLAND 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).
JACKSON BROOK LAKESouthWashingtonBrookton Twp, Forest TwpJACKSON 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).
JACKSON PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELS, T3 R11 WELSJACKSON 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.
JACKSON POND (JORDAN POND)NorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSJACKSON 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).
JACOB BUCK PONDSouthHancockBucksportJACOB 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).
JAMES PONDSouthWashingtonCharlotteJAMES 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).
JAMES PONDSouthLincolnSomervilleJAMES POND, Somerville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
JAQUITH PONDNorthPiscataquisBrownvilleJAQUITH 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).
JELLISON HILL PONDSouthHancockAmherstJELLISON 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.
JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLESouthHancockAmherstJELLISON 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.
JELLISON HILL POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockAmherstJELLISON 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]).
JERRY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)MillinocketJERRY 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).
JERRY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R7 WELSJERRY 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.
JEWETT (5 KEZARS) PONDSouthOxford (South)Stoneham, WaterfordJEWETT (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.
JIM PONDNorthFranklinJim Pond TwpJIM 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.
JIM POND, LITTLENorthFranklin, SomersetJim Pond Twp, King and Bartlett TwpJIM 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).
JO-MARY LAKE, LOWERNorthPiscataquisTA R10 WELS, T1 R9 WELS, T1 R10 WELSJO-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).
JO-MARY LAKE, MIDDLE, (INCLUDING TURKEYTAIL LAKE)NorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisTA R10 WELS, T4 Indian Purchase TwpJO-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).
JO-MARY LAKE, UPPERNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisTA R10 WELS, TB R10 WELS, Veazie GoreJO-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.
JO-MARY PONDNorthPiscataquisTB R10 WELSJO-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).
JO-MARY STREAM, UPPERNorthPiscataquisVeazie Gore, T4 Indian Purchase TwpJO-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).
JOES PONDNorthOxford (North)RumfordJOES 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).
JOHNNY AYERS BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)T2 R9 NWPJOHNNY AYERS BROOK, T2 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
JOHNNY MACK BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)OronoJOHNNY 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.
JOHNS PONDNorthFranklinDavis TwpJOHNS POND, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
JOHNSON PONDNorthPiscataquisT8 R14 WELSJOHNSON 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).
JOHNSON PONDSouthKennebecWatervilleJOHNSON POND, Waterville. Closed to all fishing.
JONES PONDNorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T4 R3JONES 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).
JONES PONDSouthHancockGouldsboroJONES 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).
JONES PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELS, T8 R8 WELSJONES 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).
JONES POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT20 R11&12 WELSJONES 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.
JORDAN PONDSouthHancockMount DesertJORDAN 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).
JORDAN RIVERSouthCumberlandRaymondJORDAN RIVER, Raymond. (See Sebago Lake).
JUG STREAMSouthKennebecMonmouthJUG 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.
JUNIOR LAKESouthPenobscot (South)Lakeville, T5 R1 NBPPJUNIOR 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).
JUNIPER KNEE PONDNorthPiscataquisElliotsville TwpJUNIPER 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).
KAMANKEAG PONDNorthFranklinDavis TwpKAMANKEAG POND, Davis Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
KATAHDIN LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T3 R8 WELSKATAHDIN 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.
KEELY LAKESouthWashingtonMarshfieldKEELY 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).
KEENES LAKESouthWashingtonCalaisKEENES 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).
KEEWAYDIN LAKESouthOxford (South)StonehamKEEWAYDIN 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).
KELLY PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R12 WELSKELLY 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).
KENDUSKEAG STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Corinth to BangorKENDUSKEAG 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).
KENNEBAGO LAKE, BIG AND TRIBUTARIES, INCLUDING BIG SAG BROOKNorthFranklinDavis Twp, Stetsontown TwpKENNEBAGO 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.
KENNEBAGO LAKE, LITTLENorthFranklinStetsontown TwpKENNEBAGO 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.
KENNEBAGO RIVERNorthFranklin, Oxford (North)Seven Ponds Twp to RangeleyKENNEBAGO 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.
KENNEBEC RIVERNorthSomersetIndian Stream Twp to SkowheganKENNEBEC 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 confluence with Moxie Stream in Moxie Gore downstream to the Route 201 bridge in West Forks Plt and The Forks Plt.
From the red markers near the boat launch in Bingham downstream to the Route 16 bridge in Bingham and Concord Twps.
- 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.
(Madison to Fairfield: See Fish Consumption Advisories).
KENNEBEC RIVERSouthSomerset, KennebecSkowhegan to AugustaKENNEBEC 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 red markers near the Skowhegan Rest Area downstream to the upstream side of the Shawmut Dam.
From the Interstate 95 bridge in Fairfield downstream to the upstream side of the Lockwood Dam in Waterville.
- 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.
(Madison to Fairfield; Shawmut Dam in Fairfield to Augusta; Augusta to the Chops: See Fish Consumption Advisories).
KENNEBEC RIVER TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetMoscow, 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.
KENNEBEC RIVER, EAST OUTLETNorthPiscataquis, SomersetBig Moose Twp, Sapling TwpKENNEBEC 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).
KENNEBEC RIVER, WEST OUTLETNorthSomersetTaunton and Raynham Academy Grant, Misery Gore Twp, Sapling TwpKENNEBEC 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.
KENNEBUNK PLAINS PONDSouthYorkKennebunkKENNEBUNK 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.
KENNEBUNK PLAINS POND TRIBUTARIESSouthYorkKennebunkKENNEBUNK 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]).
KENNEBUNK PONDSouthYorkLymanKENNEBUNK 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).
KEOKA LAKESouthOxford (South)WaterfordKEOKA 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).
KEYS PONDSouthOxford (South)SwedenKEYS 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).
KEZAR LAKESouthOxford (South)Lovell, StonehamKEZAR 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).
KIBBY STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESNorthFranklinKibby Twp, King and Bartlett TwpKIBBY STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Kibby Twp, King and Bartlett Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
KIDNEY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSKIDNEY 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.
KILGORE PONDNorthSomersetBowtown Twp, Pierce Pond TwpKILGORE 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).
KILGORE POND, UPPERNorthSomersetBowtown Twp, Pierce Pond TwpKILGORE 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).
KILLMAN (SELMORE) PONDSouthHancockOqiton TwpKILLMAN (SELMORE) POND, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
KIMBALL PONDSouthFranklin, KennebecNew Sharon, ViennaKIMBALL 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).
KIMBALL PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T5 R8 WELSKIMBALL 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).
KIMBALL POND, LOWERSouthOxford (South)FryeburgKIMBALL POND, LOWER, Fryeburg. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply, except: Smelt dipping is allowed between sunset and 12:00 midnight with nets not greater than 18 inches in diameter.
KING AND BARTLETT LAKENorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpKING 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).
KING LAKE, LITTLE, AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetKing and Bartlett TwpKING 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).
KING PONDNorthSomersetBowtown TwpKING 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).
KING POND AND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockGreat PondKING 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).
KINGSBURY PONDNorthPiscataquis, SomersetKingsbury Plt, Mayfield TwpKINGSBURY 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).
KIRBY LAKE (THE MUCK)SouthWaldoBelfastKIRBY 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).
KNICKERBOCKER LAKESSouthLincolnBoothbayKNICKERBOCKER 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).
KNIGHT PONDSouthYorkSouth BerwickKNIGHT 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).
KNIGHTS PONDNorthSomersetSquaretown TwpKNIGHTS 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).
L PONDNorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpL 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).
LAKE ARROWHEAD (OSSIPEE FLOWAGE, LEDGEMERE POND)SouthYorkLimerick, WaterboroLAKE 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.
LAKE CHRISTOPHERSouthOxford (South)Greenwood, WoodstockLAKE CHRISTOPHER, Greenwood, Woodstock. (See Bryant Pond).
LAKE COMONorthSomersetHarmonyLAKE 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).
LAKE GEORGENorthSomersetCanaan, SkowheganLAKE 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).
LAKE WOODSouthHancockBar HarborLAKE 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).
LAMBERT LAKESouthWashingtonT11 R3 NBPPLAMBERT 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).
LANE BROOK PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R6 WELSLANE 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.
LANE PONDNorthSomersetComstock TwpLANE 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).
LANE POND, LITTLENorthSomersetHammond TwpLANE 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).
LANG PONDNorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpLANG 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).
LANG POND, LITTLENorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpLANG 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).
LARD PONDSouthAndroscogginTurnerLARD POND, Turner (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
LAWTON PONDNorthPenobscot (North)Mount ChaseLAWTON 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).
LAZY TOM PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R13 WELSLAZY 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).
LEAD MOUNTAIN POND, UPPERSouthHancockT22 MD, T28 MDLEAD 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).
LEAVITT BROOKSouthYorkLimerickLEAVITT 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).
LEAVITT PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSLEAVITT 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).
LEDGE (BALD LEDGE) PONDSouthWashingtonCharlotteLEDGE (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).
LEDGE PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltLEDGE 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).
LEVENSELLER PONDSouthWaldoSearsmontLEVENSELLER POND, Lincolnville, Searsmont (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
LEWY LAKESouthWashingtonIndian Twp Res, PrincetonLEWY 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.
LILY (MERRILL) PONDNorthSomersetConcord TwpLILY (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).
LILY BAY BROOK (NORTH BROOK)NorthPiscataquisLily Bay TwpLILY 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.
LILY LAKESouthWashingtonTrescott TwpLILY 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).
LILY PAD PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSLILY 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.
LILY PONDSouthHancockDeer IsleLILY 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).
LILY PONDSouthLincolnEdgecombLILY POND, Edgecomb (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
LILY PONDSouthHancockGouldsboroLILY POND, Gouldsboro (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
LILY PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonLILY 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).
LILY PONDNorthFranklinNew VineyardLILY 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).
LILY POND (CHANDLER MILL POND)SouthCumberlandNew GloucesterLILY 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).
LIMESTONE STREAMNorthAroostookLimestone, Fort FairfieldLIMESTONE STREAM, Limestone, Fort Fairfield (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
(From Durepo Lake to the dam near Route 229 in Limestone: See Fish Consumption Advisories).
LINCOLN PONDNorthOxford (North)Parkertown TwpLINCOLN 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
LINCOLN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T4 Indian Purchase TwpLINCOLN 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).
LITTLE (HORSESHOE) PONDSouthHancockFranklinLITTLE (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).
LITTLE PONDSouthLincolnDamariscottaLITTLE 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.
LITTLE PONDSouthWaldoLibertyLITTLE 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.
LITTLE POND (LITTLE MOOSE POND)SouthOxford (South)DenmarkLITTLE POND (LITTLE MOOSE POND), Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
LITTLE RIVERSouthYorkLebanon to BerwickLITTLE 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.
LITTLEFIELD PONDSouthYorkSanfordLITTLEFIELD 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).
LOBSTER LAKENorthPiscataquisEast Middlesex Canal Grant Twp, Lobster Twp, Northeast Carry Twp, TX R14 WELSLOBSTER 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).
LOBSTER LAKE, LITTLENorthPiscataquisLobster TwpLOBSTER 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).
LOBSTER STREAMNorthPiscataquisNortheast Carry TwpLOBSTER STREAM, Northeast Carry Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The general law maximum length limit on landlocked salmon does not apply.
LOCKE PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleLOCKE 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).
LOGAN LAKENorthAroostookHoultonLOGAN 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).
LONE JACK PONDNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpLONE 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.
LONG (LITTLE LONG) PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpLONG (LITTLE LONG) POND, Chase Stream Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
LONG BOGNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpLONG 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).
LONG COVE PONDNorthFranklinPhillipsLONG 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).
LONG LAKESouthCumberlandBridgton, Harrison, NaplesLONG 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).
LONG LAKESouthWashingtonIndian Twp Res, PrincetonLONG 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.
LONG LAKENorthAroostookMadawaska, Saint Agatha, T17 R3&4 WELSLONG 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.
LONG LAKESouthWashingtonMarion TwpLONG 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).
LONG LAKENorthAroostookOakfieldLONG 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).
LONG LAKE AND OUTLET TO LONG LAKE DAM (INCLUDING HARVEY POND)NorthAroostookT11 R13 WELS, T12 R13 WELSLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthHancockAurora, Great PondLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthKennebecBelgrade, Mount Vernon, RomeLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West Twp, Elliotsville TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkLONG 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.
LONG PONDNorthSomersetDole Brook TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthSomersetForsyth Twp, Holeb TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthSomersetJackman, Long Pond TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthKennebec, LincolnJefferson, Somerville, WindsorLONG POND, Jefferson, Somerville, Windsor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
LONG PONDNorthSomersetKing & Bartlett TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthHancockMount Desert, Southwest HarborLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthYorkParsonsfieldLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltLONG POND, Sandy River Plt. (See Beaver Mountain Lake).
LONG PONDNorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthHancockSullivanLONG 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).
LONG PONDSouthHancockT10 SDLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELS, T1 R11 WELSLONG 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).
LONG PONDNorthSomersetTaunton and Raynham Academy GrantLONG 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).
LONG POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthFranklinTownship D, Township ELONG 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.
LONG POND ON THE LITTLE MAGALLOWAY RIVERNorthOxford (North)Lynchtown TwpLONG 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).
LONG POND STREAMNorthFranklinSandy River PltLONG 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.
LONG POND, LITTLESouthHancockMount DesertLONG 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.
LONG POND, LITTLESouthHancockT10 SDLONG 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.
LONG POND, LITTLE, TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockSeal HarborLONG 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]).
LONGLEY LAKENorthAroostookOrientLONGLEY 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).
LONGLEY PONDNorthPiscataquisT6 R13 WELSLONGLEY 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).
LOON LAKENorthFranklinDallas Plt, RangeleyLOON 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).
LOON LAKENorthPiscataquisT6 R15 WELSLOON 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).
LOON PONDNorthSomersetAttean TwpLOON 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).
LOON PONDSouthHancockT40 MDLOON 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).
LOST PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpLOST POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
LOST PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltLOST 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).
LOST PONDNorthSomersetPleasant Ridge PltLOST 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).
LOST PONDNorthSomersetRussell Pond TwpLOST 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).
LOST PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSLOST 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.
LOST PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R7 WELSLOST 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.
LOVE LAKESouthWashingtonCrawford, T19 ED BPPLOVE 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).
LOVEWELL PONDSouthOxford (South)FryeburgLOVEWELL 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).
LUFKIN PONDNorthFranklinPhillipsLUFKIN 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).
LUNKSOOS LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T4 R7 WELSLUNKSOOS 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).
LURVEY BROOKSouthHancockMount Dessert, Southwest HarborLURVEY BROOK, Mount Desert, Southwest Harbor. Closed to all fishing.
LUTHER PONDNorthSomersetThorndike TwpLUTHER 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).
LYFORD POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpLYFORD POND, BIG, Shawtown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
LYFORD PONDS, LITTLE (1ST AND 2ND)NorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant East Twp, Bowdoin College Grant West TwpLYFORD 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).
MACDOUGALL PONDNorthSomersetCaratunkMACDOUGALL 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).
MACHIAS LAKE, BIGNorthAroostookT12 R8 WELSMACHIAS 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.
MACHIAS LAKE, LITTLENorthAroostookNashville PltMACHIAS 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.
MACHIAS LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 5THSouthWashingtonT36 MD BPP, T37 MD BPPMACHIAS 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).
MACHIAS LAKES, 3RD AND 4THSouthHancock, WashingtonSakom Twp, T42 MD BPP, T43 MD BPP, T41 MDMACHIAS 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.
MACHIAS RIVERNorthAroostookT12 R8 WELS to AshlandMACHIAS 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).
MACWAHOC LAKE, LOWERNorthAroostookT2 R4 WELSMACWAHOC 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).
MACWAHOC LAKE, UPPERNorthAroostookT3 R4 WELS, ShermanMACWAHOC 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).
MADAWASKA BROOK ON THE MADAWASKA WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREANorthSomersetPalmyraMADAWASKA 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.
MADAWASKA LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MADAWASKA LAKE)NorthAroostookMadawaska Lake Twp, WestmanlandMADAWASKA 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).
MADAWASKA RIVER, LITTLENorthAroostookT14 R5 WELS to CaribouMADAWASKA 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).
MAGALLOWAY RIVER INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES ABOVE PARMACHENEE LAKENorthOxford (North)Parmachenee Twp to Magalloway PltMAGALLOWAY 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.
MAGALLOWAY RIVER, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthOxford (North)Parmachenee Twp, Lynchtown TwpMAGALLOWAY 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).
MAIN STREAMSouthHancockGreat PondMAIN 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.
MAINE RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESSouthWashingtonPrinceton, Alexander, Big Lake TwpMAINE 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.
MAINSTREAMNorthSomersetHarmonyMAINSTREAM, Harmony. (See Sebasticook River).
MAINSTREAM PONDNorthSomersetHarmony, RipleyMAINSTREAM 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.
MALABEAM LAKENorthAroostookLimestoneMALABEAM LAKE, Limestone (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
MANHANOCK POND (NORTHWEST POND)NorthPiscataquisParkman, SangervilleMANHANOCK 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). All bass must be released alive at once. From October 1 - November 30: ALO (Artificial lures only), S-7 (All trout, landlocked salmon, and togue caught must be released alive at once).
MANTLE LAKENorthAroostookPresque IsleMANTLE 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).
MARANACOOK LAKESouthKennebecReadfield, WinthropMARANACOOK 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).
MARDEN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T1 R8 WELSMARDEN 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).
MARKHAM PONDNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpMARKHAM 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.
MARR PONDNorthPiscataquisSangervilleMARR 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).
MARTIN (LONG) PONDNorthSomersetThe Forks PltMARTIN (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).
MARY PETUCHE PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPMARY PETUCHE POND, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: Subject to Tribal regulation and will be posted. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
MASSACHUSETTS BOGNorthFranklinMassachusetts GoreMASSACHUSETTS BOG, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (FIRST LAKE)NorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELS, Trout Brook TwpMATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (FIRST LAKE), T6 R8 WELS. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
MATAGAMON LAKE, GRAND (SECOND LAKE)NorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisTrout Brook TwpMATAGAMON 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.
MATTAGODUS STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Carroll PltMATTAGODUS 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.
MATTAKEUNK (SILVER) LAKESouthPenobscot (South)LeeMATTAKEUNK (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).
MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, BIGSouthPenobscot (South)T2 R9 NWP, Cedar Lake TwpMATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, BIG, T2&3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
MATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, LITTLESouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpMATTAMISCONTIS LAKE, LITTLE, T3 R9 NWP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
MATTAMISCONTIS STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)T2 R9 NWP, Cedar Lake TwpMATTAMISCONTIS STREAM, T2 R9 NWP, Cedar Lake Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
MATTANAWCOOK PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnMATTANAWCOOK POND, Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
MATTASEUNK LAKENorthAroostookMolunkus TwpMATTASEUNK 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).
MATTAWAMKEAG AND UPPER MATTAWAMKEAG LAKESNorthAroostookIsland Falls, T3 R4 WELSMATTAWAMKEAG 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).
MATTAWAMKEAG RIVERSouthAroostook, PenobscotBancroft, Reed Plt, Drew Plt, Kingman Twp, Winn, MattawamkeagMATTAWAMKEAG 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).
MATTHEWS PONDNorthPiscataquisT8 R10 WELSMATTHEWS 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).
MAYFIELD PONDNorthPiscataquis, SomersetBrighton Plt, Mayfield TwpMAYFIELD POND, Bridgton 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).
MCCLELLAN PONDNorthPiscataquisElliotsville Twp, ShirleyMCCLELLAN 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).
MCINTIRE PONDNorthFranklinNew SharonMCINTIRE 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).
MCKEEN LAKENorthAroostookT14 R10 WELSMCKEEN 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).
MCKENNA PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSMCKENNA 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).
MCKENNEY PONDNorthSomersetHoleb TwpMCKENNEY 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).
MCLEAN LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookSaint FrancisMCLEAN 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).
MCNALLY POND, UPPERNorthAroostookT11 R10 WELSMCNALLY 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).
MCPHERSON PONDNorthPiscataquisT10 R10 WELSMCPHERSON 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).
MEADOW BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)BangorMEADOW 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).
MEDDYBEMPS LAKESouthWashingtonAlexander, Baileyville, Baring Plt, MeddybempsMEDDYBEMPS 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).
MEDOMAK RIVERSouthLincolnWaldoboroMEDOMAK 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.
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER AND DIRECT TRIBUTARIES FROM DREWS (MEDUXNEKEAG) LAKE TO THE MAINE/NEW BRUNSWICK BORDERNorthAroostookNew Limerick to LittletonMEDUXNEKEAG 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).
MEDUXNEKEAG RIVER, SOUTH BRANCHNorthAroostookLinneus to HoultonMEDUXNEKEAG 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.
MEGUNTICOOK LAKESouthKnox, WaldoCamden, Hope, LiconvilleMEGUNTICOOK 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).
MEGUNTICOOK RIVERSouthKnoxCamdenMEGUNTICOOK 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.
MERCER BOGNorthSomersetMercerMERCER 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).
MERRILAND RIVERSouthYorkWellsMERRILAND 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.
MERRILL BROOKNorthPiscataquisWilliamsburg TwpMERRILL BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
MESSALONSKEE STREAMSouthKennebecOakland, WatervilleMESSALONSKEE 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).
MESSER POND, LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)T5 R8 WELSMESSER 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).
MICMAC PONDSouthWashingtonDebloisMICMAC 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).
MIDDLE (5 KEZARS) PONDSouthOxford (South)Lovell, WaterfordMIDDLE (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.
MIDDLE PONDSouthYorkYorkMIDDLE POND, York. Closed to all fishing.
MIDDLE RIVERSouthWashingtonMarshfield, MachiasMIDDLE 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.
MIDWAY PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltMIDWAY 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).
MILL (CLEAR) PONDNorthSomersetPleasant Ridge PltMILL (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).
MILL BROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisBowerbankMILL 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).
MILL PONDNorthFranklinNew VineyardMILL 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).
MILL POND ON MUDDY BROOKNorthFranklinIndustryMILL 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).
MILL PRIVILEGE LAKESouthPenobscot (South)Pukakon Twp, Carroll PltMILL PRIVILEGE LAKE, Carroll Plt, Pukakon Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
MILL STREAMNorthSomersetEmbdenMILL 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).
MILL STREAM (OUTLET OF LITTLE WASSOOKEAG LAKE)SouthPenobscot (South)DexterMILL STREAM (OUTLET OF LITTLE WASSOOKEAG LAKE), Dexter. (See Sebasticook River, East Branch).
MILLER BROOKSouthCumberlandBridgtonMILLER 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.
MILLIKEN MILLS PONDSouthYorkOld Orchard BeachMILLIKEN 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).
MILLIMAGASSET LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELSMILLIMAGASSET 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.
MILLINOCKET LAKENorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT1 R9 WELS, T2 R9 WELS, T1 R8 WELS, T2 R8 WELSMILLINOCKET 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).
MILLINOCKET LAKE AND LITTLE MILLINOCKET LAKENorthPiscataquisT7 R9 WELS, T8 R9 WELS, T7 R10 WELSMILLINOCKET 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).
MILLINOCKET STREAMNorthPenobscot (North)T1 R8 WELS, T3 Indian Purchase TwpMILLINOCKET 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.
MILLINOCKET STREAM (INCLUDING ROUND POND) AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT7 R8&9 WELS, T8 R8&9 WELSMILLINOCKET 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.
MILTON PONDSouthYorkLebanonMILTON POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
MINNEHONK LAKESouthKennebecMount VernonMINNEHONK 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).
MIRROR (MONKEY) PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSMIRROR (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).
MIRROR LAKESouthKnoxRockportMIRROR LAKE, Rockport. Closed to all fishing.
MISERY PONDNorthSomersetMisery TwpMISERY 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).
MITCHELL PONDSouthHancockDedhamMITCHELL 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).
MITCHELL PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 WELSMITCHELL 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).
MIXER PONDSouthWaldoKnox, MorrillMIXER 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).
MOCCASIN POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT14 R8 WELSMOCCASIN 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).
MOLASSES PONDSouthHancockEastbrookMOLASSES 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).
MOLLIDGEWOCK PONDNorthOxford (North)UptonMOLLIDGEWOCK 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).
MOLUNKUS LAKENorthAroostookMacwahoc Plt, Molunkus Twp, T1 R5 WELSMOLUNKUS 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).
MONEYMAKER LAKESouthWashingtonRobbinstonMONEYMAKER 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).
MONKEY (MIRROR) PONDNorthPiscataquisTAR11MONKEY (MIRROR) POND, TA R11 WELS. (See Mirror [Monkey] Pond).
MONROE LAKESouthWashingtonT43 MD BPPMONROE 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).
MONROE POND, EASTSouthWashingtonT43 MD BPPMONROE 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.
MONROE POND, WESTSouthWashingtonT43 MD BPPMONROE 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.
MONSON PONDNorthAroostookEaston, Fort FairfieldMONSON 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).
MONSON PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonMONSON 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).
MONTEGAIL PONDSouthWashingtonT19 MD BPPMONTEGAIL 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).
MONUMENT BROOKNorthAroostookAmity, OrientMONUMENT BROOK, Amity, Orient (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts). International Water.
MOORE PONDNorthSomersetBradstreet TwpMOORE 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).
MOORES PONDNorthSomersetLexington TwpMOORES 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).
MOORES PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonMOORES 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).
MOOSE BOGNorthOxford (North)Bowmantown TwpMOOSE 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).
MOOSE BROOK, BIGNorthPiscataquisBig Moose TwpMOOSE 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.
MOOSE LAKE, GREATNorthSomersetAthens, Harmony, Hartland, Saint AlbansMOOSE 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).
MOOSE PONDSouthYorkActonMOOSE 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).
MOOSE PONDNorthSomersetBowtown TwpMOOSE 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).
MOOSE PONDSouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Bridgton, Denmark, SwedenMOOSE 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).
MOOSE PONDSouthOxford (South)OtisfieldMOOSE POND, Otisfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 5 horsepower prohibited.
MOOSE PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T3 R8 WELSMOOSE 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).
MOOSE PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELSMOOSE 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).
MOOSE POND (LITTLE MOOSE)SouthOxford (South)WaterfordMOOSE 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).
MOOSE POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpMOOSE 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).
MOOSE RIVERNorthSomersetHoleb Twp to Rockwood Strip T1 R1 NBKPMOOSE 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).
MOOSEHEAD LAKENorthPiscataquis, SomersetGreenville, 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.
CLOSED AREAS:
- 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.
MOOSELEUK LAKE AND OUTLET ABOVE THE DAM (INCLUDING BLIND BROOK DEADWATER)NorthPiscataquisT10 R9 WELSMOOSELEUK 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.
MOOSELEUK STREAMNorthAroostook, Penobscot (North), PiscataquisT10 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELSMOOSELEUK 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.
MOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC LAKE (INCLUDES CUPSUPTIC LAKE)NorthFranklin, Oxford (North)Adamstown Twp, Rangeley, Richardsontown Twp, Rangeley PltMOOSELOOKMEGUNTIC 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: ñ To Cupsuptic Lake up to the red markers at Little Falls on the Cupsuptic River. ñ To the red markers at the confluence of Rangeley River and Kennebago River.
MOPANG LAKESouthWashingtonDevereaux TwpMOPANG 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).
MOPANG LAKES, 1ST, 2NDSouthWashingtonDevereaux Twp, T30 MD BPPMOPANG 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).
MORRELL PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELS, T7 R8 WELSMORRELL 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).
MORRILL PONDNorthSomersetHartlandMORRILL 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).
MOSQUITO PONDSouthOxford (South)Albany TwpMOSQUITO 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).
MOSQUITO PONDNorthSomersetThe Forks PltMOSQUITO 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).
MOULTON PONDSouthHancockBucksport, DedhamMOULTON POND, Bucksport, Dedham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
MOUNT BLUE PONDNorthFranklinAvonMOUNT 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).
MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIRSouthOxford (South)RumfordMOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR, Rumford. Closed to all fishing.
MOUNT ZIRCON RESERVOIR TRIBUTARIESSouthOxfordRumford, Milton TwpMOUNT 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]).
MOUNTAIN BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpMOUNTAIN BROOK, T3 R9 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
MOUNTAIN BROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpMOUNTAIN BROOK POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
MOUNTAIN CATCHER PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELSMOUNTAIN CATCHER POND, T6 R8 WELS. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
MOUNTAIN CATCHER STREAMNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R8 WELSMOUNTAIN CATCHER STREAM, T6 R8 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPiscataquisBeaver Cove, Bowdoin College Grant West TwpMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN PONDNorthFranklinRangeley PltMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPiscataquisT10 R10 WELSMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPiscataquisT8 R14 WELSMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) PONDNorthPiscataquisBig Moose TwpMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN VIEW (FITZGERALD) POND OUTLETNorthPiscataquisBig Moose TwpMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAIN VIEW PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSMOUNTAIN 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).
MOUNTAINY PONDSouthHancockDedhamMOUNTAINY 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).
MOUSAM LAKESouthYorkActon, ShapleighMOUSAM 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).
MOUSAM RIVERSouthYorkShapleigh, Sanford, KennebunkMOUSAM 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 below the Number One Pond dam to Outlet Dam on Estes Lake, including all of Estes Lake in Sanford: See Fish Consumption Advisories).
MOXIE BOG (MOXIE LONG BOG)NorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T2 R3MOXIE 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.
MOXIE PONDNorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp, East Moxie Twp, The Forks PltMOXIE 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).
MOXIE PONDNorthFranklinTownship DMOXIE 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).
MOXIE POND, LITTLENorthSomersetEast Moxie TwpMOXIE 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).
MUD (RUSSELL) PONDNorthAroostookLinneusMUD (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).
MUD LAKENorthAroostookCross Lake Twp, T17 R4 WELSMUD 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).
MUD LAKESouthWashingtonForest City TwpMUD LAKE, Forest City (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches). International Water.
MUD LAKENorthAroostook, Penobscot (North)Moro Plt, T6 R6 WELSMUD 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.
MUD LAKENorthAroostookOakfield, T4 R3 WELSMUD 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).
MUD LAKENorthAroostookT3 R3 WELS, T3 R4 WELSMUD 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).
MUD LAKES, LOWER AND UPPERSouthWashingtonAlexanderMUD 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.
MUD PONDNorthSomersetAttean TwpMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthFranklinCoburn GoreMUD POND, Coburn Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
MUD PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthSomersetHartlandMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthFranklinJayMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthOxford (North)Lower Cupsuptic TwpMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthPiscataquisMedfordMUD 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).
MUD PONDNorthFranklinTownship 6 North of WeldMUD 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).
MUD POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSMUD 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).
MUD PONDS (5 KEZARS), BIG AND LITTLESouthOxford (South)Stoneham, WaterfordMUD 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.
MULE PONDNorthSomersetRussell Pond TwpMULE 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).
MUNSUNGAN LAKE (INCLUDING LITTLE MUNSUNGAN)NorthPiscataquisT8 R9&10 WELS, T9 R10 WELSMUNSUNGAN 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.
MUNSUNGAN STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT8 R9 WELS to T8 R8 WELSMUNSUNGAN 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.
MURDOCK PONDSouthYorkBerwickMURDOCK POND, Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
MURPHY PONDS (BIG AND LITTLE)NorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpMURPHY 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).
MUSQUACOOK LAKE, 4THNorthAroostook, PiscataquisT10&11 R11, WELSMUSQUACOOK 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.
MUSQUACOOK LAKES, 1ST, 2ND, AND 3RDNorthAroostookT11&12 R11 WELSMUSQUACOOK 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.
MUSQUASH LAKE, EASTSouthWashingtonTopsfieldMUSQUASH 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).
MUSQUASH LAKE, WESTSouthWashingtonT6 R1 NBPPMUSQUASH 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.
MYERS POND, NORTH AND SOUTHSouthWashingtonColumbiaMYERS 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.
NADEAU LAKENorthAroostookFort FairfieldNADEAU 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.
NAHMAKANTA LAKENorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELS, Rainbow TwpNAHMAKANTA 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.
NAHMAKANTA STREAMNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSNAHMAKANTA 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).
NARRAGUAGUS LAKESouthHancockT16 MD, T9 SD, T10 SDNARRAGUAGUS 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.
NARRAGUAGUS LAKE TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockT16 MD, T10 SD, T9 SD, Franklin, EastbrookNARRAGUAGUS 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]).
NARRAGUAGUS RIVERSouthHancock, WashingtonT34 MD to DebloisNARRAGUAGUS 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).
NARRAGUAGUS RIVER, WEST BRANCH, AND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockT22 MD to CherryfieldNARRAGUAGUS 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).
NARROW PONDNorthPiscataquisT8 R14 WELSNARROW 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).
NARROWS PONDS, LOWER AND UPPERSouthKennebecWinthropNARROWS 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).
NASHS LAKESouthWashingtonCalaisNASHS 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).
NEQUASSET LAKESouthSagadahocWoolwichNEQUASSET 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.
NESOWADNEHUNK (SOURDNAHUNK) STREAMNorthPiscataquisT4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELSNESOWADNEHUNK (SOURDNAHUNK) STREAM, T4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELS. (See Sourdnahunk Stream).
NESOWADNEHUNK LAKENorthPiscataquisT4 R10 WELS, T4 R11 WELS, T5 R10 WELS, T5 R11 WELSNESOWADNEHUNK LAKE, T4 R10 WELS, T4 R11 WELS, T5 R10 WELS, T5 R11 WELS. (See Sourdnahunk Lake).
NEZINSCOT RIVERSouthAndroscogginBuckfield to TurnerNEZINSCOT 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.
NICATOUS LAKESouthHancockT40 MDNICATOUS 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).
NICKERSON LAKENorthAroostookLinneus, New LimerickNICKERSON 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).
NOKOMIS PONDSouthPenobscot (South), SomersetNewport, PalmyraNOKOMIS POND, Newport, Palmyra (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
NORCROSS PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleNORCROSS 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, 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).
NORSE PONDSouthWashingtonCutlerNORSE 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]).
NORTH GORHAM PONDSouthCumberlandGorham, Standish, WindhamNORTH 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.
NORTH LAKENorthAroostookOrientNORTH 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.
NORTH PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleNORTH 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches.
NORTH PONDNorthPiscataquisElliotsville TwpNORTH 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).
NORTH PONDSouthOxford (South)SumnerNORTH 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).
NORTH PONDNorthAroostookT14 R9 WELSNORTH 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).
NORTH POND AND LITTLE PONDSouthKennebec, SomersetMercer, Rome, SmithfieldNORTH POND AND LITTLE POND, Mercer, Rome, Smithfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply.
NORTHEAST PONDSouthYorkActon, LebanonNORTHEAST POND, Acton, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
NORTHERN STREAMSouthWashingtonT19 ED BPP, Berry TwpNORTHERN STREAM, T19 ED BPP, Berry Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
NORTHWEST PONDNorthFranklinMassachusetts GoreNORTHWEST POND, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
NORTHWEST POND, LITTLENorthFranklinMassachusetts GoreNORTHWEST POND, LITTLE, Massachusetts Gore (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
NORTHWEST RIVERSouthCumberlandSebagoNORTHWEST RIVER, Sebago. (See Sebago Lake).
NORTON (PETERS) PONDNorthPiscataquisBrownvilleNORTON (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).
NOTCH PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpNOTCH POND, Bowdoin College Grant West Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
NOTCH POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpNOTCH 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).
NOTCH POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpNOTCH 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).
NOTCHED PONDSouthCumberlandGray, RaymondNOTCHED POND, Gray, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
NOYES (NORRIS) PONDSouthHancockBlue HillNOYES (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).
NOYES (NORRIS) POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockBlue HillNOYES (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]).
NUBBLE PONDSouthCumberlandRaymondNUBBLE POND, Raymond (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI. ALO (Artificial lures only).
NUMBER NINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT9 R3 WELSNUMBER 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).
OAKS PONDNorthSomersetSkowheganOAKS 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).
OGUNQUIT RIVERSouthYorkWellsOGUNQUIT 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.
OLD STREAMSouthWashingtonT37 MD BPP to NorthfieldOLD 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.
OLD STREAM, 2ND AND 3RD LAKESSouthWashingtonT37 MD BPPOLD 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).
OLD STREAM, FIRST LAKESouthWashingtonT37 MD BPPOLD 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).
ONAWA LAKENorthPiscataquisElliottsville Twp, WillimanticONAWA 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).
ORDWAY PONDNorthPiscataquisShirleyORDWAY 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).
ORLAND RIVERSouthHancockOrland, BucksportORLAND 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.
ORSON BOG OUTLETNorthPiscataquisBrownvilleORSON 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).
OSSIPEE LAKE, LITTLESouthYorkWaterboroOSSIPEE 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).
OSSIPEE RIVERSouthOxford (South), YorkParsonsfield, Porter, Cornish, HiramOSSIPEE 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).
OSSIPEE RIVER, LITTLESouthYorkNewfield, ShapleighOSSIPEE 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).
OTTER LAKENorthAroostookT3 R4 WELSOTTER 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).
OTTER PONDNorthSomersetBowtown TwpOTTER 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).
OTTER PONDSouthCumberlandBridgtonOTTER POND, Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
OTTER PONDNorthFranklinChain of Ponds TwpOTTER 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).
OTTER PONDNorthOxford (North)Parmachenee TwpOTTER 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).
OTTER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R13 WELSOTTER 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).
OTTER POND #2SouthCumberlandStandishOTTER 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).
OTTER POND #4SouthCumberlandStandishOTTER 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).
OTTER POND, BIGNorthSomersetSandwich Academy Grant TwpOTTER 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).
OTTER POND, LITTLENorthSomersetSandwich Academy Grant TwpOTTER 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).
OTTER POND, NORTHNorthSomersetBowtown TwpOTTER 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).
OVERSETT PONDSouthOxford (South)GreenwoodOVERSETT 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).
OXBROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPERSouthWashingtonT6 ND BPP, T6 R1 NBPP, , TalmadgeOXBROOK LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER, T6 ND, T6 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
OXHEAD POND, MIDDLESouthHancockT40 MDOXHEAD 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).
OXHEAD POND, UPPERSouthHancockT40 MDOXHEAD 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).
PALMER PONDNorthSomersetMayfield TwpPALMER 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).
PANTHER PONDSouthCumberlandRaymondPANTHER 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).
PARADISE POND, LOWERNorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpPARADISE 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).
PARADISE POND, UPPERNorthSomersetParlin Pond TwpPARADISE 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).
PARKER PONDSouthCumberlandCascoPARKER 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).
PARKER PONDSouthFranklin, KennebecChesterville, Fayette, Mount Vernon, ViennaPARKER 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).
PARKER PONDNorthPiscataquisSebecPARKER 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).
PARKER POND (MIRROR LAKE, PARKIS POND)NorthFranklinJayPARKER 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).
PARLIN POND AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO ROUTE 201 AND OUTLET (PARLIN STREAM) DOWNSTREAM TO THE CONFLUENCE WITH BEAN BROOKNorthSomersetParlin Pond Twp, Johnson Mountain TwpPARLIN 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.
PARLIN STREAMNorthSomersetLong Pond TwpPARLIN 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).
PARMACHENEE LAKENorthOxford (North)Lynchtown Twp, Parmachenee TwpPARMACHENEE 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.
PARTRIDGE PONDSouthHancockAmherstPARTRIDGE 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).
PASSADUMKEAG RIVERSouthPenobscot (South)Grand Falls Twp to PassadumkeagPASSADUMKEAG 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).
PASSADUMKEAG RIVER, EAST BRANCHSouthPenobscot (South)T3 R1 NBPPPASSADUMKEAG RIVER, EAST BRANCH, T3 R1 NBPP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
PASSAMAGAMET LAKENorthPiscataquisT1 R9 WELS, T1 R10 WELSPASSAMAGAMET 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).
PATTEN POND, LOWERSouthHancockEllsworth, SurryPATTEN 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).
PEABODY PONDSouthCumberlandNaples, SebagoPEABODY 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.
PEAKED MOUNTAIN PONDSouthWashingtonCenterville Twp, Northfield, T19 MD BPPPEAKED 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).
PEAKED MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPiscataquisT10 R11 WELSPEAKED 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.
PEAKED MOUNTAIN PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T4 R7 WELSPEAKED 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).
PEARCE BROOKNorthAroostookHodgdon, HoultonPEARCE 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).
PEARL PONDS (#1 AND #2)NorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West TwpPEARL 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).
PEASE PONDNorthFranklinWiltonPEASE 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).
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (4TH)NorthAroostookT16 R9 WELSPELLETIER 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.
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (5TH) AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSPELLETIER 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.
PELLETIER BROOK LAKE (6TH) AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSPELLETIER 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.
PELLETIER BROOK LAKES (1ST, 2ND, 3RD)NorthAroostookT16 R9 WELSPELLETIER 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).
PEMADUMCOOK CHAIN OF LAKES (INCLUDES PEMADUMCOOK, AMBAJEJUS, ELBOW, NORTH AND SOUTH TWIN LAKES)NorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT4 Indian Purchase Twp, T3 Indian Purchase Twp, T1 R10 WELS, T1 R9 WELSPEMADUMCOOK 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).
PEMAQUID RIVERSouthLincolnBristolPEMAQUID 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.
PENNAMAQUAN RIVERSouthWashingtonPembrokePENNAMAQUAN 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.
PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKESouthOxford (South)NorwayPENNESSEEWASSEE (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).
PENNESSEEWASSEE (NORWAY) LAKE OUTLETSouthOxford (South)NorwayPENNESSEEWASSEE (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).
PENNESSEEWASSEE LAKE, LITTLE (HOBBS POND)SouthOxford (South)NorwayPENNESSEEWASSEE 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).
PENNINGTON BROOKNorthAroostookT15 R6 WELS, Eagle LakePENNINGTON 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).
PENNINGTON PONDNorthAroostookT15 R6 WELSPENNINGTON 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).
PENOBSCOT COUNTY CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION PONDSouthPenobscot (South)BrewerPENOBSCOT 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.
PENOBSCOT LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetDole Brook Twp, Hammond Twp, Prentiss Twp, T4 R5 NBKPPENOBSCOT 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).
PENOBSCOT PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELS, T1 R12 WELSPENOBSCOT 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).
PENOBSCOT RIVERSouthPenobscot (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 VeaziePENOBSCOT 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).
PENOBSCOT RIVER, EAST BRANCHNorthPenobscot, PiscataquisT6 R10 WELS to the Route 11 & 157 bridge in MedwayPENOBSCOT 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).
PENOBSCOT RIVER, NORTH BRANCHNorthSomersetComstock Twp, Pittston Academy GrantPENOBSCOT 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).
PENOBSCOT RIVER, SOUTH BRANCHNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP to Pittston Academy GrantPENOBSCOT 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 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 ñ 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).
PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCHNorthPiscataquis, SomersetSeboomook Twp to T1 R9 WelsPENOBSCOT 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.
PENOBSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCHSouthPenobscotT3 Indian Purchase Twp to MedwayPENOBSCOT 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.
PEPPERPOT PONDNorthOxford (North)Adamstown TwpPEPPERPOT 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).
PERCH POND (MUD POND)SouthPenobscot (South)Old TownPERCH 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).
PERCH POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSPERCH 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).
PERLEY PONDSouthOxford (South)DenmarkPERLEY POND, Denmark (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
PETERS (GROSS) PONDSouthLincolnWaldoboroPETERS (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).
PETTINGILL PARK PONDSouthAndroscogginAuburnPETTINGILL 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.
PETTINGILL PONDSouthCumberlandWindhamPETTINGILL 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).
PHILLIPS LAKESouthHancockDedhamPHILLIPS 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).
PICKEREL PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpPICKEREL 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).
PICKEREL PONDSouthHancockT32 MDPICKEREL 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.
PICKETT MOUNTAIN PONDNorthAroostook, Penobscot (North)Moro Plt, T6 R6 WELSPICKETT 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).
PIERCE POND, UPPER PIERCE POND, AND THOROUGHFARE (SO-CALLED)NorthSomersetBowtown Twp, Pierce Pond TwpPIERCE 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.
PIKE BROOK POND, EASTSouthWashingtonT18 MD BPPPIKE 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).
PIKE BROOK POND, WESTSouthWashingtonT18 MD BPPPIKE 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).
PILLSBURY POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT8 R11 WELSPILLSBURY 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).
PINE POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisT3 R13 WELSPINE 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).
PINEO PONDSouthWashingtonDebloisPINEO 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).
PINKHAM PONDSouthLincolnAlnaPINKHAM POND, Alna (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass). Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
PINNACLE PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldPINNACLE 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).
PIPER PONDNorthPiscataquisAbbotPIPER 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).
PISCATAQUIS RIVERNorthPiscataquisGuilford to MedfordPISCATAQUIS 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).
PISCATAQUIS RIVERSouthPenobscot, PiscataquisMedford to HowlandPISCATAQUIS 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.
PISTOL LAKE, LOWERSouthHancockT3 NDPISTOL LAKE, LOWER, T3 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
PISTOL LAKE, MIDDLESouthHancockOqiton TwpPISTOL LAKE, MIDDLE, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
PISTOL LAKE, SIDESouthHancockT3 ND, Oqiton TwpPISTOL LAKE, SIDE, T3 ND, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
PISTOL LAKE, UPPERSouthHancockOqiton TwpPISTOL LAKE, UPPER, T4 ND. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
PLEASANT (MUD) PONDSouthKennebec, SagadahocGardiner, Litchfield, Richmond, West GardinerPLEASANT (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.
PLEASANT LAKESouthWashingtonAlexanderPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT LAKENorthAroostookIsland Falls, T4 R3 WELSPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT LAKESouthCumberland, Oxford (South)Otisfield, CascoPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT LAKESouthWashingtonT6 R1 NBPP, Kossuth TwpPLEASANT 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.
PLEASANT LAKENorthPenobscot (South)T6 R6 WELSPLEASANT 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.
PLEASANT LAKE, BIGNorthPiscataquisT9&10 R11 WELSPLEASANT 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.
PLEASANT PONDNorthSomersetCaratunkPLEASANT 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.
PLEASANT PONDNorthPiscataquisOrneville TwpPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT PONDSouthAndroscogginTurnerPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT10 R11 WELSPLEASANT 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.
PLEASANT POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT RIVERSouthWashingtonBeddington to Columbia FallsPLEASANT RIVER, Beddington to Columbia Falls (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
PLEASANT RIVERNorthPiscataquisBrownville, Milo, MedfordPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT RIVERSouthCumberlandWindhamPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT RIVER LAKESouthWashingtonBeddington, Devereaux TwpPLEASANT 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).
PLEASANT RIVER, EAST BRANCHNorthPiscataquisTB R11 WELS, TB R10 WELS, Ebeemee Twp, T4 R9 NWPPLEASANT 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.
PLUNKETT PONDNorthAroostookBenedicta Twp, Silver Ridge TwpPLUNKETT 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).
POCASSET (MILL) STREAMSouthKennebecWaynePOCASSET (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.
POCOMOONSHINE LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESSouthWashingtonAlexander, PrincetonPOCOMOONSHINE 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.
POCUMCUS LAKESouthWashingtonSakom Twp, T6 ND BPPPOCUMCUS 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.
PODUNK PONDNorthFranklinCarthagePODUNK 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).
POLAND PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R14 WELSPOLAND 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).
POLLY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSPOLLY POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
POLLYWOG POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisRainbow Twp, T1 R11 WELSPOLLYWOG 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).
POND IN THE RIVERNorthOxford (North)C Surplus, Township C, UptonPOND 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.
PORK BARREL LAKESouthWashingtonT6 R1 NBPPPORK 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).
PORTAGE LAKENorthAroostookPortage Lake TwpPORTAGE 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.
PORTER LAKENorthFranklinNew Vineyard, StrongPORTER 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).
PORTER PONDSouthHancockT3 NDPORTER 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]).
PORTLAND LAKENorthAroostookBridgewaterPORTLAND 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).
POTTER PONDNorthPenobscot (North)PattenPOTTER 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).
PRATT LAKENorthAroostookT11 R9 WELSPRATT 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).
PRENTISS PONDNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSPRENTISS 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).
PRESTILE STREAMNorthAroostookMars Hill, Blaine, BridgewaterPRESTILE 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).
PRESUMPSCOT RIVER (excluding North Gorham Pond and Dundee Pond)SouthCumberlandWindham to FalmouthPRESUMPSCOT 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).
PRIESTLY LAKENorthPiscataquisT10 R13 WELSPRIESTLY 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.
PRONG PONDNorthPiscataquisBeaver Cove, GreenvillePRONG 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).
PROVINCE LAKESouthYorkParsonsfieldPROVINCE LAKE, Parsonsfield. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
PUFFERS POND (ECHO LAKE)SouthPenobscot (South)DexterPUFFERS POND (ECHO LAKE), Dexter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
PUG LAKESouthPenobscot (South)T5 R1 NBPPPUG LAKE, T5 R1 NBPP. (See Grand Lake, West [Including Pug Lake]).
PUNCHBOWL PONDNorthPiscataquisBlanchard TwpPUNCHBOWL 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).
PUSHAW LAKESouthPenobscot (South)Glenburn, Hudson, Old Town, OronoPUSHAW 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).
PUSHAW POND, LITTLESouthPenobscot (South)HudsonPUSHAW POND, LITTLE, Hudson (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
PUSHAW STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Hudson, Alton, Old TownPUSHAW 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).
PUSHINEER POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSPUSHINEER 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.
QUAKISH LAKESouthPenobscot (South)T3 Indian Purchase Twp, MillinocketQUAKISH 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.
QUARRY PONDSouthHancockSullivanQUARRY 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).
QUARRY PONDSouthLincolnWaldoboroQUARRY 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).
QUILL PONDNorthFranklinDallas PltQUILL 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).
QUIMBY PONDNorthFranklinRangeleyQUIMBY 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.
QUINTS BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVERSouthOxford (South)Brownfield, FryeburgQUINTS BOG (SO-CALLED), ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SACO RIVER, Brownfield, Fryeburg (South Zone). General fishing laws for lakes and ponds apply.
RABBIT PONDNorthPiscataquisElliotsville TwpRABBIT 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).
RAGGED LAKENorthPiscataquisT2 R13 WELS, T3 R13 WELSRAGGED 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).
RAGGED PONDNorthPiscataquisT9 R10 WELSRAGGED 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).
RAGGED PONDS, LOWER EAST, LOWER WEST, UPPER EAST, UPPER WESTNorthPenobscot (North)T4 Indian Purchase TwpRAGGED 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).
RAGGED STREAM (TRIBUTARY TO CARIBOU LAKE)NorthPiscataquisT2 R13 WELS, T2 R12 WELSRAGGED 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.
RAINBOW DEADWATERS, 1ST, 2ND, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpRAINBOW 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.
RAINBOW LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpRAINBOW 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.
RAINBOW PONDSouthHancockT10 SDRAINBOW 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).
RANCOURT PONDNorthSomersetDennistown PltRANCOURT 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).
RANGE POND, LOWERSouthAndroscogginPolandRANGE 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).
RANGE POND, MIDDLESouthAndroscogginPolandRANGE 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).
RANGE POND, UPPERSouthAndroscogginPolandRANGE 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).
RANGELEY LAKENorthFranklinRangeleyRANGELEY 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).
RANGELEY RIVERNorthFranklinRangeleyRANGELEY 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).
RAPID RIVERNorthOxford (North)Township C, UptonRAPID 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.
RAPID STREAMNorthFranklinCarrabassett Valley to Freeman TwpRAPID STREAM, Carrabassett Valley to Freeman Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
RED RIVERNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELS to Winterville PltRED 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).
REED PONDNorthAroostookMacwahoc PltREED 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).
REED POND, BIG, AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWNSTREAM TO REED DEADWATERNorthPiscataquisT8 R10 WELSREED 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.
REED POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT8 R10 WELSREED 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.
RICH MILL PONDSouthCumberlandStandishRICH MILL POND, Standish (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
RICHARDSON LAKES, LOWER AND UPPER AND TRIBUTARIESNorthOxford (North)Richardsontown Twp, Township C, Magalloway PltRICHARDSON 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).
RICHARDSON POND, WESTNorthOxford (North)Adamstown TwpRICHARDSON 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).
RICHARDSON PONDS, EASTNorthOxford (North)Adamstown TwpRICHARDSON 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).
RIFT PONDSouthHancockGreat PondRIFT 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).
RIPLEY PONDNorthSomersetRipleyRIPLEY 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).
RIPOGENUS LAKENorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELS, T3 R12 WELSRIPOGENUS LAKE, T3 R11&12 WELS. (See Chesuncook Lake).
RIPOGENUS STREAMNorthPiscataquisT4 R12 WELS, T3 R12 WELSRIPOGENUS 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.
ROACH POND, 2NDNorthPiscataquisT1 R12 WELSROACH 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).
ROACH POND, 3RDNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpROACH 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).
ROACH POND, 4THNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpROACH 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).
ROACH POND, 7THNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSROACH 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).
ROACH POND, FIRST AND NORTH INLETNorthPiscataquisFrenchtown TwpROACH 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).
ROACH RIVERNorthPiscataquisT1 R12 WELS to Spencer Bay TwpROACH 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).
ROARING BROOKNorthPiscataquisWilliamsburg TwpROARING BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
ROARING BROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R9 NWPROARING 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).
ROBBINS BROOK PONDNorthAroostookT12 R11 WELSROBBINS 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.
ROBINSON PONDNorthSomersetCaratunkROBINSON 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).
ROCK CRUSHER PONDNorthAroostookIsland FallsROCK 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).
ROCK PONDNorthFranklinChain of Ponds TwpROCK 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).
ROCK PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltROCK 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).
ROCK PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltROCK 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).
ROCK PONDNorthSomersetT5 R6 BKP WKRROCK POND, T5 R6 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
ROCKABEMA LAKENorthAroostookMoro PltROCKABEMA 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).
ROCKY AND SUNKEN LAKESSouthWashingtonMarion Twp, WhitingROCKY 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).
ROCKY BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnROCKY 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).
ROCKY BROOK AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELS, T15 R8 WELS, Winterville PltROCKY 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.
ROCKY LAKESouthWashingtonBerry TwpROCKY LAKE, Berry Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
ROCKY PONDSouthKnoxRockportROCKY 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).
ROCKY PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSROCKY 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).
ROCKY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSROCKY 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.
ROCKY PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSROCKY 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).
ROCKY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T3 R8 WELSROCKY 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.
ROCKY POND, BIG AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSROCKY 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).
ROCKY POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSROCKY 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.
ROCKY POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSROCKY 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).
RODERIQUE PONDNorthSomersetRockwood Strip T2 R1 NBKPRODERIQUE 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).
ROSS (CHEMQUASABAMTICOOK) LAKENorthPiscataquisT9&10 R15 WELSROSS (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.
ROSS PONDNorthFranklinRangeleyROSS POND, Rangeley (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
ROUND (BOG) PONDNorthSomersetSkowheganROUND (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).
ROUND LAKESouthWashingtonT18 ED BPP, T19 ED BPPROUND 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).
ROUND MOUNTAIN PONDNorthFranklinAlder Stream TwpROUND MOUNTAIN POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
ROUND MOUNTAIN PONDNorthAroostookT11 R8 WELSROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpROUND 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.
ROUND PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleROUND 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).
ROUND PONDSouthYorkLymanROUND 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]).
ROUND PONDSouthHancockMount DesertROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthFranklinRangeleyROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthSomersetSapling TwpROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthSomersetSquaretown TwpROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthAroostookT13 R12 WELSROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthAroostookT14 R8 WELSROUND 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.
ROUND PONDNorthPiscataquisT6 R11 WELSROUND POND, T6 R11 WELS. (See Chamberlain Lake).
ROUND PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R14 WELSROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT7 R8 WELS, T7 R9 WELSROUND 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).
ROUND PONDNorthFranklinTownship EROUND 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).
ROUND PONDSouthKnoxVinalhavenROUND POND, Vinalhaven. Closed to all fishing.
ROUND POND (CAVERLY POND)NorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSROUND 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).
ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
ROUND POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETSouthOxford (South)Albany TwpROUND 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.
ROUND POND, LITTLE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS BLAZED LINENorthPiscataquisEagle Lake TwpROUND 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).
ROWE LAKENorthAroostookT11 R8 WELSROWE 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).
ROWE PONDNorthSomersetPleasant Ridge PltROWE 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).
ROWELL PONDNorthSomersetSolonROWELL 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).
ROXBURY (ELLIS) PONDNorthOxford (North)Byron, RoxburyROXBURY (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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, 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).
ROYAL RIVERSouthCumberlandYarmouthROYAL 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.
RUBBERNECK PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSRUBBERNECK 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).
RUM POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West Twp, GreenvilleRUM 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).
RUMP PONDNorthOxford (North)Parmachenee TwpRUMP 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).
RUSH PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T2 R6 WELSRUSH 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).
RUSSELL PONDNorthSomersetRussell Pond TwpRUSSELL 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).
SABAO LAKE, LOWERSouthHancockT35 MDSABAO LAKE, LOWER, T35 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
SABBATH DAY POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthFranklinTownship ESABBATH 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.
SABBATHDAY LAKESouthCumberlandNew GloucesterSABBATHDAY 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).
SACO RIVERSouthCumberland, Oxford (South), YorkFryeburg to SacoSACO 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.
SADDLEBACK LAKENorthFranklinDallas PltSADDLEBACK 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).
SAFFORD PONDNorthSomersetLexington TwpSAFFORD 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).
SAINT ALBANS WMA PONDNorthSomersetSaint AlbansSAINT 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).
SAINT CROIX LAKENorthAroostookSaint Croix Twp, Webbertown TwpSAINT 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).
SAINT CROIX RIVERSouthWashingtonForest City Twp to CalaisSAINT 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.
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).
SAINT CROIX STREAMNorthAroostookSaint Croix Twp to MasardisSAINT 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).
SAINT FRANCIS RIVERNorthAroostookBig Twenty Twp to T18 R10 WELSSAINT 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.
SAINT FROID LAKENorthAroostookT14 R7 WELS, Winterville PltSAINT 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).
SAINT GEORGE LAKESouthWaldoLibertySAINT 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).
SAINT GEORGE RIVERSouthKnox, WaldoLiberty to WarrenSAINT 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.
SAINT JOHN POND, 4THNorthSomersetT4 R17 WELSSAINT 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.
SAINT JOHN POND, 5THNorthSomersetT5 R17 WELS, T6 R17 WELSSAINT 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.
SAINT JOHN RIVERNorthAroostook, SomersetBig Ten Twp to HamlinSAINT 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.
SAINT JOHN RIVER, BAKER BRANCHNorthSomersetT5 R17 WELS to T9 R17 WELSSAINT 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.
SAINT JOHN RIVER, NORTHWEST AND SOUTHWEST BRANCHESNorthAroostook, SomersetT12 R17 WELS to Big Ten Twp and T5 R20 WELS to Big Ten TwpSAINT 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.
SALMON FALLS RIVERSouthYorkActon, Lebanon, Berwick, South BerwickSALMON FALLS RIVER, Acton, Lebanon, Berwick, South Berwick (South Zone). General fishing laws for Interstate Waters 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).
SALMON PONDNorthPiscataquisGreenvilleSALMON 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).
SALMON PONDSouthHancockT10 SDSALMON 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).
SALMON PONDSouthWashingtonT30 MD BPPSALMON 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).
SALMON PONDNorthPiscataquisT4 R13 WELSSALMON 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).
SALMON STREAM LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T1 R6 WELSSALMON 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).
SALMON STREAM LAKE, LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)T1 R6 WELSSALMON 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).
SALMON STREAM PONDNorthPiscataquisGuilfordSALMON STREAM POND, Guilford. Closed to all fishing.
SAM AYERS STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)T2 R9 NWP, T2 R8 NWPSAM AYERS STREAM, T2 R9 NWP, T2 R8 NWP (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
SAND PONDSouthCumberlandBaldwinSAND 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).
SAND PONDNorthFranklinChestervilleSAND 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).
SAND PONDSouthYorkLimingtonSAND 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.
SAND PONDSouthYorkNorth Berwick, SanfordSAND POND, North Berwick, Sanford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
SAND POND (WALDEN POND)SouthOxford (South)DenmarkSAND 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).
SANDY (SAND) PONDNorthSomersetEmbdenSANDY (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).
SANDY RIVERNorthFranklinSandy River Plt to Starks, NorridgewockSANDY 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).
SANDY RIVER PONDSNorthFranklinSandy River PltSANDY 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).
SAPONAC PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Burlington, Grand Falls TwpSAPONAC POND, Burlington, Grand Falls Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
SAWTELLE DEADWATERNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELSSAWTELLE 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).
SAWTELLE PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELSSAWTELLE 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).
SAWYER PONDNorthPiscataquisGreenvilleSAWYER 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).
SCARBOROUGH WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREASouthCumberlandScarboroughSCARBOROUGH 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.
SCHOODIC BROOKSouthWashingtonCherryfieldSCHOODIC BROOK, Cherryfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed from red marker at its mouth to red marker 1,000 feet upstream.
SCHOODIC LAKENorthPiscataquisBrownville, Lake View Plt, T4 R9 NWPSCHOODIC 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.
SCHOODIC LAKESouthWashingtonCherryfieldSCHOODIC 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).
SCHOOLHOUSE PONDNorthFranklinAvonSCHOOLHOUSE 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).
SCITUATE PONDSouthYorkYorkSCITUATE POND, York (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
SCOPAN LAKENorthAroostookSquapan Twp, T11 R4 WELS, Marsardis, AshlandSCOPAN 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).
SCOPAN STREAMNorthAroostookMasardis, AshlandSCOPAN 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).
SCRAGGLY LAKESouthPenobscot (South)T5 R1 NBPP, T6 R1 NBPPSCRAGGLY 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).
SCRAGGLY LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T7 R8 WELSSCRAGGLY 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).
SEAL COVE PONDSouthHancockTremontSEAL COVE POND, Tremont (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
SEBAGO LAKE, AND ALL DIRECT TRIBUTARIES INCLUDING RIVERSSouthCumberlandNaples, Casco, Raymond, Windham, Standish, SebagoSEBAGO 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).
SEBAGO LAKE, LITTLESouthCumberlandGray, WindhamSEBAGO 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).
SEBASTICOOK RIVERNorthSomersetHarmony to PittsfieldSEBASTICOOK 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).
SEBASTICOOK RIVERSouthKennebec, Somerset, WaldoPittsfield to WinslowSEBASTICOOK 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).
SEBASTICOOK RIVER, EAST BRANCHSouthPenobscot, SomersetDexter to DetroitSEBASTICOOK 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).
SEBEC LAKENorthPiscataquisBowerbank, Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec, WillimanticSEBEC 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches. Open to ice fishing January 15 - March 15.
SEBEC RIVERNorthPiscataquisSebec, MiloSEBEC 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).
SEBOEIS LAKENorthPiscataquisLake View Plt, T4 R9 NWPSEBOEIS 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).
SEBOEIS RIVERNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELS to T3 R7 WELSSEBOEIS 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.
SEBOEIS STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)Seboeis Plt to HowlandSEBOEIS 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).
SEBOEIS STREAM, EAST BRANCHSouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpSEBOEIS STREAM, EAST BRANCH, Cedar Lake Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
SEBOOMOOK LAKE AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSING, ALSO THE NORTH AND SOUTH BRANCHES OF PENOBSCOT RIVER UPSTREAM TO THE RED MARKERSNorthSomersetPittston Academy Grant, Plymouth Twp, Seboomook TwpSEBOOMOOK 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).
SECOND (DOUGLAS) PONDSouthHancockBlue HillSECOND (DOUGLAS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
SECOND (GARDNER) LAKESouthWashingtonMarion TwpSECOND (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).
SECOND (HADLEY) LAKESouthWashingtonT18 ED BPPSECOND (HADLEY) LAKE, T18 ED BPP (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
SECRET PONDNorthAroostookMoro PltSECRET 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).
SECRET PONDNorthFranklinSeven Ponds TwpSECRET POND, Seven Ponds Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
SECRET POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisGreenvilleSECRET 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).
SEWALL PONDSouthSagadahocArrowsicSEWALL 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.
SEWALL PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSSEWALL POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
SHADOW PONDNorthPiscataquisGreenvilleSHADOW 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).
SHAGG PONDSouthOxford (South)WoodstockSHAGG 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).
SHALLOW LAKE, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT7 R14 WELSSHALLOW 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).
SHALLOW PONDNorthFranklinJim Pond TwpSHALLOW 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).
SHATTUCK LAKESouthWashingtonRobbinston, CalaisSHATTUCK 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).
SHAW POND, LOWERNorthSomersetT3 R4 BKP WKRSHAW 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).
SHEEPSCOT PONDSouthWaldoPalermoSHEEPSCOT 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).
SHEEPSCOT RIVERSouthLincoln, WaldoPalermo to NewcastleSHEEPSCOT 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.
SHEEPSCOT RIVER, WEST BRANCHSouthKennebec, Lincoln, WaldoChina to WhitefieldSHEEPSCOT 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).
SHIELDS BRANCH (TRIBUTARY TO BLACK RIVER, BIG)NorthAroostookT14 R15 WELS, T15 R15 WELSSHIELDS 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.
SHILOH (DUTTON) PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldSHILOH (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).
SHIN POND, LOWERNorthPenobscot (North)Mount Chase, T5 R7 WELSSHIN 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).
SHIN POND, UPPERNorthPenobscot (North)Mount Chase, T6 R6 WELSSHIN 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).
SHIRLEY PONDNorthPiscataquisShirleySHIRLEY 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).
SIBLEY PONDNorthSomersetCanaan, PittsfieldSIBLEY 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).
SILVER LAKENorthPiscataquisKatahdin Iron Works TwpSILVER 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).
SILVER LAKESouthSagadahocPhippsburgSILVER 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).
SILVER LAKE (FIGURE EIGHT POND)SouthKennebecManchester, SidneySILVER 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).
SILVER LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R5 WELSSILVER 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.
SILVER PUG LAKESouthWashingtonT26 ED BPPSILVER 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.
SIMMONS PONDSouthHancockHancockSIMMONS 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).
SIMPSON PONDSouthWashingtonRoque BluffsSIMPSON 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.
SING SING POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSSING 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).
SIX MILE LAKESouthWashingtonMarshfield, WhitneyvilleSIX 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).
SKITACOOK LAKENorthAroostookT4 R3 WELS, Oakfield, WestonSKITACOOK 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).
SLAUGHTER PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R11 WELSSLAUGHTER POND, T3 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
SLY BROOK LAKE, 1ST AND 2NDNorthAroostookNew CanadaSLY 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).
SLY BROOK LAKE, 3RDNorthAroostookNew CanadaSLY 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).
SMITH (WEEKS) PONDNorthSomersetBrighton PltSMITH (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).
SMITH PONDNorthSomersetCornvilleSMITH 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).
SMITH PONDNorthPiscataquisElliotsville TwpSMITH 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).
SMITH PONDNorthSomersetForsyth TwpSMITH 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).
SMITH PONDNorthSomersetMisery Twp, Parlin Pond TwpSMITH 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).
SMITH PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T3 Indian Purchase TwpSMITH 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).
SMITH POND, LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)T1 R8 WELSSMITH 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).
SNAG POND (STUMP POND)SouthPenobscot (South)LincolnSNAG POND (STUMP POND), Lincoln (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: No size or bag limit on largemouth bass.
SNAKE PONDNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpSNAKE POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
SNAKE PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R11 WELSSNAKE 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).
SNOW MOUNTAIN PONDNorthFranklinAlder Stream TwpSNOW MOUNTAIN POND, Alder Stream Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). No motors allowed. Penobscot Indian Territory.
SNOWS PONDNorthPiscataquisDover-FoxcroftSNOWS 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).
SNOWSHOE LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T7 R7 WELSSNOWSHOE 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).
SNOWSHOE PONDSouthHancockAmherstSNOWSHOE 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).
SOCATEAN STREAMNorthSomersetWest Middlebury Canal GrantSOCATEAN 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.
SOLDIER PONDNorthPenobscot (North)SoldiertownTwpSOLDIER 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).
SOLDIER POND, INCLUDING TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD OR RAILROAD CROSSINGNorthAroostookWallagrassSOLDIER 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.
SOLDIER POND, LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)SoldiertownTwpSOLDIER 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).
SONGO PONDSouthOxford (South)Albany Twp, BethelSONGO 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).
SOUADABSCOOK STREAMSouthPenobscot (South)CarmelSOUADABSCOOK 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).
SOURDNAHUNK (NESOWADNEHUNK) THOROUGHFARENorthPiscataquisT4 R10 WELSSOURDNAHUNK (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.
SOURDNAHUNK LAKENorthPiscataquisT4 R11 WELS, T5 R11 WELS, T4 R10 WELS, T5 R10 WELSSOURDNAHUNK LAKE, T5 R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
SOURDNAHUNK LAKE, LITTLE (LITTLE NESOWADNEHUNK)NorthPiscataquisT5 R11 WELSSOURDNAHUNK 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.
SOURDNAHUNK STREAM (NESOURDNAHUNK STREAM)NorthPiscataquisT4 R10 WELS to T2 R10 WELSSOURDNAHUNK 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.
SOUTH (PINE TREE) PONDNorthFranklinSandy River PltSOUTH (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).
SOUTH BOG STREAMNorthFranklinRangeley PltSOUTH 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).
SOUTH PONDSouthOxford (South)GreenwoodSOUTH 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).
SOUTH PONDNorthPiscataquisMonsonSOUTH 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).
SOUTHWEST PONDSouthWashingtonBeddingtonSOUTHWEST 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).
SOWISH LAKENorthAroostookT18 R10 WELSSOWISH 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).
SPARROW BROOKSouthOxford (South)HartfordSPARROW BROOK, Hartford (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1 (Closed to the taking of smelts).
SPAULDING LAKENorthAroostookOakfieldSPAULDING 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).
SPAULDING PONDSouthYorkLebanonSPAULDING POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
SPECK PONDNorthOxford (North)Grafton TwpSPECK 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).
SPECK POND, BIGSouthOxford (South)Norway, WaterfordSPECK 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).
SPECTACLE PONDSouthKennebecAugusta, VassalboroSPECTACLE 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).
SPECTACLE PONDNorthSomersetKing and Bartlett TwpSPECTACLE 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).
SPECTACLE POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisBlanchard TwpSPECTACLE 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).
SPECTACLE PONDS, LOWER AND UPPERNorthPiscataquisMonsonSPECTACLE 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).
SPEDNIC LAKESouthWashingtonForest City Twp, Forest Twp, T11 R3 NBPP, VanceboroSPEDNIC 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.
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).
SPENCER LAKENorthSomersetHobbstown Twp, T3 R5 BKP WKRSPENCER 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.
SPENCER PONDNorthPiscataquisEast Middlesex Canal Grant TwpSPENCER 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).
SPENCER PONDNorthFranklinTownship DSPENCER 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).
SPENCER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetSkinner Twp to T3 R4&5 BKP WKRSPENCER STREAM AND TRIBUTARIES, Skinner Twp to T3 R4&5 BKP WKR (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
SPICER PONDSouthYorkShapleighSPICER 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.
SPICER POND TRIBUTARIESSouthYorkShapleighSPICER 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]).
SPIDER LAKENorthPiscataquisT9 R11&12 WELSSPIDER 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.
SPLIT ROCK PONDNorthSomersetPierce Pond TwpSPLIT 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).
SPRAGUE PONDSouthSagadahocPhippsburgSPRAGUE 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).
SPRING BROOK PONDSouthHancockAmherstSPRING 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.
SPRING BROOK POND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockAmherstSPRING 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]).
SPRING BROOKS, BIG AND LITTLENorthPenobscot (North)T4 R8 WELS, T5 R8 WELSSPRING 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.
SPRING LAKESouthHancockT3 NDSPRING 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).
SPRING LAKENorthSomersetT3 R4 BKP WKRSPRING 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).
SPRING PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T6 R7 WELSSPRING 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).
SPRING PONDNorthPiscataquisT7 R10 WELSSPRING 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.
SPRING RIVER AND TRIBUTARIESSouthHancockT16 MDSPRING 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.
SPRING RIVER LAKESouthHancockT10 SDSPRING 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).
SPRINGY POND, LOWERSouthHancockOtisSPRINGY 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).
SPRUANCE PONDNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSSPRUANCE POND, TA R11 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
SPRUCE MOUNTAIN PONDSNorthPiscataquisTB R11 WELSSPRUCE 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.
SPRUCE PONDNorthSomersetLexington TwpSPRUCE 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).
SQUAPAN LAKENorthAroostookAshland, Masardis, Scopan Twp, T11 R4 WELSSQUAPAN LAKE, Ashland, Masardis, T10&11 R4 WELS. (See Scopan Lake).
SQUARE LAKENorthAroostookT15&16 R5 WELSSQUARE 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).
SQUARE PONDSouthYorkActon, ShapleighSQUARE 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).
SQUIRREL BROOKSouthPenobscot (South)Cedar Lake TwpSQUIRREL BROOK, Cedar Lake Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
STAFFORD PONDNorthSomersetHartlandSTAFFORD 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).
STANLEY PONDSouthOxford (South)Hiram, PorterSTANLEY 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).
STAPLES PONDNorthFranklinTempleSTAPLES 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).
STARBIRD PONDNorthSomersetHartlandSTARBIRD 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).
STEARNS PONDSouthOxford (South)SwedenSTEARNS 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).
STETSON PONDNorthFranklinPhillipsSTETSON 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).
STEVENS (CEMETERY) BROOKSouthCumberlandNew GloucesterSTEVENS (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).
STEVENS PONDSouthWaldoLibertySTEVENS POND, Liberty (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
STILLWATER RIVERSouthPenobscot (South)Old Town, OronoSTILLWATER 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).
STINK POND AND OUTLETNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSSTINK 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.
STINKING BROOKNorthPiscataquisWilliamsburg TwpSTINKING BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
STONE COTTAGE BROOKSouthOxfordWoodstockSTONE 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.
STONY BROOK PONDNorthSomersetLower Enchanted TwpSTONY 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).
STRATTON PONDNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpSTRATTON POND, Rainbow Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). ALO (Artificial lures only).
STURTEVANT PONDNorthOxford (North)Magalloway PltSTURTEVANT 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).
SUCKER BROOK (BEAVER POND OUTLET)SouthCumberlandBridgtonSUCKER 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.
SUCKER BROOK PONDNorthPiscataquisKatahdin Iron Works TwpSUCKER 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).
SUCKER LAKENorthAroostookWeston, DanforthSUCKER 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).
SUGAR BERTH PONDNorthSomersetDennistown PltSUGAR 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).
SUNDAY PONDNorthOxford (North)Lynchtown TwpSUNDAY POND, Lynchtown Twp, T5 R4 WBKP. (See Aziscohos Lake [including Sunday Pond] and tributaries).
SUNDAY PONDNorthOxford (North)Magalloway PltSUNDAY 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).
SUPPLY PONDNorthSomersetJackman, Moose RiverSUPPLY 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).
SURPLUS PONDNorthOxford (North)Andover, North SurplusSURPLUS 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.
SWAN LAKESouthWaldoSwanvilleSWAN 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.
SWIFT RIVERNorthOxford (North)Byron to Rumford, MexicoSWIFT 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).
SWIFT RIVER PONDNorthFranklinTownship ESWIFT 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).
SWIFT RIVER POND, LITTLENorthFranklinTownship ESWIFT 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).
SYMMES PONDSouthYorkNewfieldSYMMES 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).
SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, LOWERSouthWashingtonT5 NDBPPSYSLADOBSIS LAKE, LOWER, T5 ND BPP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: Daily bag limit on brook trout: 5 fish. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
SYSLADOBSIS LAKE, UPPERSouthPenobscot (South)LakevilleSYSLADOBSIS 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).
TAYLOR HILL PONDNorthFranklinStrongTAYLOR 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).
TAYLOR POND OUTLETSouthKennebecMount VernonTAYLOR 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.
TEA PONDNorthFranklinJim Pond TwpTEA 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).
TEA POND, LITTLENorthFranklinJim Pond TwpTEA 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).
TELOS LAKENorthPiscataquisT5 R11 WELS, T6 R11 WELSTELOS LAKE, T6 R11 WELS. (See Chamberlain Lake).
TEN FORTY PONDNorthPiscataquisT2 R12 WELSTEN 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).
TEN THOUSAND ACRE POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthSomersetChase Stream TwpTEN 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).
THE HORNS PONDNorthFranklinWyman TwpTHE 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).
THE THOROUGHFARE, BETWEEN NORTH AND EAST GRAND LAKESNorthAroostookOrientTHE 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.
THIRD (WOODS) PONDSouthHancockBlue HillTHIRD (WOODS) POND, Blue Hill (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
THIRD LAKESouthHancockT28 MDTHIRD LAKE, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
THIRD LAKE (MATAGAMON THIRD LAKE)NorthPiscataquisT7 R10 WELSTHIRD 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).
THISSELL PONDNorthPiscataquisT5 R11 WELSTHISSELL 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).
THOMPSON ICE PONDSouthLincolnSouth BristolTHOMPSON 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).
THOMPSON LAKE (INCLUDING THE HEATH)SouthAndroscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford (South)Casco, Otisfield, Oxford, PolandTHOMPSON 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.
TIBBETTS PONDNorthSomersetConcord TwpTIBBETTS 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).
TILDEN PONDSouthHancockT10 SDTILDEN 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).
TIM BROOKNorthFranklinTim Pond Twp, EustisTIM BROOK, Tim Pond Twp, Eustis (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: FFO (Fly fishing only).
TIM PONDNorthFranklinTim Pond TwpTIM 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.
TIMONEY LAKE AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookOakfield, SmyrnaTIMONEY 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).
TITCOMB PONDSouthHancockT32 MDTITCOMB 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).
TOBEY PONDNorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpTOBEY POND, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
TODDY PONDSouthHancockBlue Hill, Orland, Penobscot, SurryTODDY 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).
TODDY PONDSouthWaldoBrooks, Monroe, SwanvilleTODDY POND, Brooks, Monroe, Swanville (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
TOGUE POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSTOGUE 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).
TOGUE POND, LOWERNorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSTOGUE 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.
TOGUE POND, UPPERNorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSTOGUE 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.
TOMAH LAKESouthWashingtonForest TwpTOMAH 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).
TOOTHAKER PONDNorthFranklinPhillipsTOOTHAKER 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).
TOTE ROAD POND AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLETNorthAroostookMoro PltTOTE 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).
TOWNHOUSE PONDSouthYorkLebanonTOWNHOUSE POND, Lebanon. General fishing laws for Interstate Waters apply.
TRAFTON LAKENorthAroostookLimestoneTRAFTON 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).
TRAFTON PONDSouthOxford (South)Hiram, PorterTRAFTON POND, Hiram, Porter (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
TRICKEY PONDNorthSomersetAlder Brook TwpTRICKEY 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).
TRICKEY PONDSouthCumberlandNaplesTRICKEY 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).
TROUT LAKESouthWashingtonKossuth TwpTROUT 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.
TROUT PONDSouthHancockAmherstTROUT 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).
TROUT PONDSouthPenobscot (South)Grand Falls TwpTROUT 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.
TROUT PONDNorthFranklinLowelltown TwpTROUT POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Daily bag limit on brook trout: 2 fish; minimum length limit: 10 inches. Passamaquoddy Indian Territory.
TROUT PONDSouthOxford (South)Mason TwpTROUT 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).
TROUT PONDNorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpTROUT 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.
TROUT PONDNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpTROUT 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).
TROUT PONDNorthPenobscot (North)Soldiertown Twp, T2 R7 WELSTROUT 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).
TROUT PONDSouthOxford (South)StonehamTROUT 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).
TROUT PONDSouthHancockT40 MDTROUT 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).
TUCKER STREAM (GRANT BROOK)NorthSomersetBrighton Plt, Athens, HarmonyTUCKER STREAM (GRANT BROOK), Brighton Plt, Athens, Harmony (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Closed to the taking live baitfish.
TUFTS PONDNorthFranklinKingfieldTUFTS 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).
TUMBLEDOWN PONDNorthFranklinTownship 6 North of WeldTUMBLEDOWN 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).
TUNK LAKESouthHancockSullivan, T7 SD, T10 SDTUNK 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.
TUNK STREAMSouthHancock, WashingtonT10 SD, Cherryfield, SteubenTUNK STREAM, T10 SD, Cherryfield, Steuben (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-13 (No size or bag limit on bass).
TURNER POND, BIG AND LITTLENorthSomersetForsyth TwpTURNER 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.
TURTLE PONDNorthPiscataquisLake View PltTURTLE 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).
TWENTYEIGHT PONDSouthHancockT28 MDTWENTYEIGHT POND, T28 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33 (Maximum length on landlocked salmon and brown trout: 25 inches).
TWIN ISLAND PONDNorthFranklinLowelltown TwpTWIN ISLAND POND, Lowelltown Twp. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
TWIN LAKES, NORTH AND SOUTHNorthPenobscot (North), PiscataquisT4 Indian Purchase TwpTWIN LAKES, NORTH AND SOUTH, T4 Indian Purchase Twp. (See Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes).
TWIN PONDSNorthPiscataquisT2 R9 WELSTWIN 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.
TWIN PONDS (#1 AND #2)NorthPiscataquisT4 R9 WELSTWIN 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.
TWITCHELL PONDSouthOxford (South)GreenwoodTWITCHELL 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).
TWO MILE PONDNorthAroostookT16 R13 WELS, T16 R14 WELSTWO 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).
TYLER PONDSouthKennebecManchesterTYLER 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).
UGH LAKENorthAroostookT12 R14 WELSUGH 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).
UMBAGOG LAKENorthOxford (North)Upton, Magalloway PltUMBAGOG 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 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.
UMBAZOOKSUS LAKENorthPiscataquisT6 R13 WELSUMBAZOOKSUS 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).
UMBAZOOKSUS STREAMNorthPiscataquisT6 R13 WELSUMBAZOOKSUS STREAM, T6 R13 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-11 (The use or possession of live baitfish/live smelts is permitted).
UMCOLCUS LAKENorthAroostook, Penobscot (North)T7 R5 WELS, T7 R6 WELS, T8 R5 WELS, T8 R6 WELSUMCOLCUS 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).
UMSASKIS LAKE (INCLUDING THOROUGHFARE TO LONG LAKE) AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY BLAZED LINENorthAroostookT11 R13 WELS, etcUMSASKIS 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).
UNION RIVERSouthHancockEllsworthUNION 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).
UNITY UTILITIES DISTRICTSouthWaldoUnityUNITY 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).
UNKNOWN LAKES, LOWER AND MIDDLESouthHancockOqiton TwpUNKNOWN LAKES, LOWER AND MIDDLE, T4 ND (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: All bass must be released alive at once.
UNNAMED (ABBY) PONDSouthWashingtonTopsfieldUNNAMED (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.
UNNAMED (JIM MACK) PONDNorthSomersetSandy Bay TwpUNNAMED (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.
UNNAMED (LEATH) PONDNorthSomersetT5 R20 WELSUNNAMED (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.
UNNAMED (OSSIE) PONDNorthSomersetBald Mountain Twp T2 R3UNNAMED (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.
UNNAMED POND (POWER TROUT POND)NorthPiscataquisMoosehead Junction TwpUNNAMED 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.
UPPER DAM POOLNorthOxford (North)Richardsontown TwpUPPER 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.
UPPER PONDSouthLincolnBristolUPPER 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).
UPPER PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LincolnUPPER 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).
UPPER PONDNorthAroostookT15 R9 WELSUPPER 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.
VARNUM PONDNorthFranklinWilton, TempleVARNUM 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).
VILES POND, LITTLENorthFranklinJim Pond TwpVILES 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).
VINING LAKESouthWashingtonCathance Twp, CooperVINING 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).
VIOLETTE BROOK LAKENorthAroostookCyr PltVIOLETTE BROOK LAKE, Cyr Plt (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
VIRGINIA LAKESouthOxford (South)StonehamVIRGINIA 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).
WABASSUS LAKESouthWashingtonSakom Twp, T6 ND BPP, T43 MD BPPWABASSUS 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.
WADLEIGH PONDNorthPenobscot (North)T4 Indian Purchase TwpWADLEIGH 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).
WADLEIGH POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisT1 R11 WELSWADLEIGH 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).
WADLEIGH POND, BIGNorthPiscataquisT8 R15 WELSWADLEIGH 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.
WADLEIGH POND, LITTLENorthPiscataquisT8 R15 WELSWADLEIGH 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).
WALKER PONDSouthHancockBrooksville, SedgwickWALKER 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).
WALLAGRASS LAKE, 3RD AND TRIBUTARIES UPSTREAM TO THE FIRST ROAD CROSSINGNorthAroostookSaint Francis, Saint John PltWALLAGRASS 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).
WALLAGRASS LAKES, 1ST AND 2NDNorthAroostookEagle Lake, Saint John Plt, T16 R8 WELS, WallagrassWALLAGRASS 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.
WALTONS MILL PONDNorthFranklinFarmingtonWALTONS 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.
WARREN PONDSouthYorkSouth BerwickWARREN 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).
WASHBURN PONDSouthOxford (South)Sumner, WoodstockWASHBURN 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).
WASSOOKEAG LAKE, BIG (WEST OF STATE ROUTE 23)SouthPenobscot (South)DexterWASSOOKEAG 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.
WASSOOKEAG LAKE, LITTLE (EAST OF STATE ROUTE 23)SouthPenobscot (South)DexterWASSOOKEAG 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).
WATSON PONDSouthKennebecRomeWATSON POND, Rome (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats prohibited.
WEBB (WELD) LAKENorthFranklinWeldWEBB (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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, 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).
WEBB PONDSouthHancockEastbrook, WalthamWEBB POND, Eastbrook, Waltham (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish. Minimum length limit on bass: 18 inches.
WEBBER PONDSouthLincolnBremenWEBBER POND, Bremen (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
WEBBER PONDSouthKennebecVASSALBOROWEBBER 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).
WEBSTER LAKENorthPiscataquisT6 R10&11 WELSWEBSTER 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.
WEBSTER STREAMNorthPiscataquisT6 R11 WELS to Trout Brook TwpWEBSTER 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).
WEDGWOOD BROOKSouthYorkCornish, ParsonsfieldWEDGWOOD 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.
WEIR PONDSouthPenobscot (South)LeeWEIR 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).
WELCH PONDSouthYorkYorkWELCH POND, York. Closed to all fishing.
WELHERN (WETHERN) PONDNorthFranklinEustisWELHERN (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).
WELLMAN PONDSouthKennebecBelgrade, SidneyWELLMAN 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).
WELMAN POND, LOWERNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPWELMAN POND, LOWER, Prentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKP. General fishing laws for Tribal Waters 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.
WELMAN POND, UPPERNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPWELMAN 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).
WENTWORTH PONDNorthSomersetAthens, SolonWENTWORTH POND, Athens, Solon. (See Ironbound [Wentworth] Pond).
WESSERUNSETT LAKE (HAYDEN LAKE)NorthSomersetMadisonWESSERUNSETT 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, 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).
WEST BRANCH POND, 1ST AND TRIBUTARIES AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE RED MARKERSNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpWEST 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).
WEST BRANCH PONDS, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisShawtown TwpWEST 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).
WEST HARBOR PONDSouthLincolnBoothbay HarborWEST HARBOR POND, Boothbay Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited.
WEST LAKESouthHancockT3 ND, T40 MDWEST 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).
WHEELOCK LAKENorthAroostookSaint John PltWHEELOCK 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).
WHETSTONE BROOKNorthPiscataquisWilliamsburg TwpWHETSTONE BROOK, Williamsburg Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws for Tribal Waters apply to that portion located in Indian Territory. Penobscot Indian Territory.
WHETSTONE POND AND OUTLET DOWN TO THE DAMNorthPiscataquisBlanchard TwpWHETSTONE 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).
WHITEHORSE LAKENorthPenobscot (North)T7 R7 WELSWHITEHORSE 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).
WHITES PONDNorthSomersetPalmyraWHITES 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).
WILCOX PONDSouthYorkBiddefordWILCOX 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).
WILD RIVERSouthOxford (South)Batchelders Grant Twp, GileadWILD 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).
WILEY PONDSouthLincolnBoothbayWILEY 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).
WILEY PONDNorthPenobscot (North)PattenWILEY 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).
WILLIAMS PONDSouthHancockT 28 MDWILLIAMS 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).
WILSON HILL PONDNorthSomersetWest Forks PltWILSON 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).
WILSON HILL POND, LITTLENorthSomersetJohnson Mountain TwpWILSON HILL POND, LITTLE, Johnson Mountain Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only).
WILSON LAKESouthYorkActonWILSON 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).
WILSON PONDNorthFranklinWiltonWILSON 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). Daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish, only 1 may exceed 14 inches.
WILSON POND, LOWERNorthPiscataquisGreenville, Bowdoin College Grant West TwpWILSON 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.
WILSON POND, UPPER AND TRIBUTARIES AND THOROUGHFARE TO LOWER WILSON PONDNorthPiscataquisBowdoin College Grant West Twp, GreenvilleWILSON 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.
WILSON STREAMNorthPiscataquisGreenville, Elliottsville Twp, WillimanticWILSON STREAM, Greenville, Elliotsville 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.
WILSON STREAMSouthKennebecMonmouthWILSON STREAM, Monmouth (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-19 (Daily limit on brook trout [includes splake and Arctic charr]: 2 fish).
WILSON STREAMNorthFranklinWiltonWILSON 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).
WINDY PITCH PONDNorthPiscataquisT3 R10 WELSWINDY PITCH POND, T3 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: CI (Closed to ice fishing). FFO (Fly fishing only). The use of motor boats or outboard motors is prohibited. Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
WINNEGANCE PONDSouthSagadahocWest BathWINNEGANCE POND, West Bath (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Minimum length limit on pickerel: 12 inches.
WITCH HOLE PONDSouthHancockBar HarborWITCH 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).
WOOD STREAMNorthSomersetAttean TwpWOOD 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.
WOODLAND FLOWAGESouthWashingtonBaileyvilleWOODLAND 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.
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).
WOODMAN POND AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisRainbow TwpWOODMAN 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).
WOODS PONDSouthCumberlandBridgtonWOODS 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).
WORTHLEY PONDSouthOxford (South)PeruWORTHLEY 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).
WORTHLEY PONDSouthAndroscogginPolandWORTHLEY 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).
WOUNDED DEER PONDNorthSomersetPrentiss Twp T4 R4 NBKPWOUNDED 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).
WYMAN LAKENorthSomersetCaratunk, Carrying Place Twp, Moscow, Pleasant Ridge PltWYMAN 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).
WYMAN PONDNorthSomersetBrighton PltWYMAN 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).
WYTOPITLOCK LAKENorthAroostookGlenwood Plt, T2 R4 WELSWYTOPITLOCK 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).
YOKE PONDS AND TRIBUTARIESNorthPiscataquisTA R11 WELSYOKE 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).
YORK PONDSouthYorkEliotYORK 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).
YOUNGS PONDSouthHancockOtisYOUNGS 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).