FISHING IN MAINE
Whatever kind of fish you’re looking for, whether it’s a landlocked salmon or lake trout in one of the 6,000 lakes and ponds, or a striped bass along thousands of miles of Atlantic coastline, you’ll find it all in Maine.
FIND FISHING SPOTS NEAR YOU
TOP FISHING SPOTS IN MAINE
SEBAGO LAKE STATE PARK
RANGELEY LAKE STATE PARK
BAXTER STATE PARK
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COMMON CATCHES IN MAINE
SMALLMOUTH BASS
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
There is no doubt that the smallmouth bass rivals the largemouth in popularity.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-7.5 foot rod built for light line |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 8-pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Jerkbaits, Crankbaits, Jigs, Spinnerbait, Hook and a Worm (the best) |
BROOK TROUT
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The brook trout is one of the most popular game fishes in northeastern North America.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 4-5 foot light weight flexible spinning or spin-cast rod |
| Reel | Spin-casting or spinning reel |
| Line | 6 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Gold or Silver Spoons (not longer than 2 inches), Night Crawlers, Minnow-like-spinner, Jig |
STRIPED BASS
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
To most freshwater anglers, the striped bass is a very important game fish is relatively new.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7 or 7.5-foot, medium-heavy spinning rod |
| Reel | 4000 Spinning reel |
| Line | 15-20 pound test monofilament fishing line |
| Lure | Topwater, Shallow Running Crankbaits,Medium Running Crankbaits, Deep Running Crankbaits, Bottom Bouncers |
YELLOW PERCH
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The yellow perch, unlike the so-called white perch, Morone americana, is a true perch, not a bass.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 6-foot, fast-action spinning rod |
| Reel | Small spinning reel |
| Line | 4-pound test line |
| Lure | #2-#6 hook, Most commonly used bait are worms, Rubber jig, Small Spinners |
POLLOCK
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
The pollock is said to be the most active member of the cod family Gadidae.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 7-foot, Heavy spinning rod, carp/pike rod or a light bass rod |
| Reel | 1000-2500 front drag reel |
| Line | 8-pound test braid line with 2-4 feet of 3-4 pound fluorocarbon leader |
| Lure | Soft Plastics, Saltwater Flies, Strips of Mackerel, Black Redtailed Jellyworms |
CERO MACKEREL
FIND WHERE TO CATCH
Cero mackerel are popular game fish and are frequently taken by commercial fishermen.
| GEAR TO USE | |
|---|---|
| Rod | 8-foot light-medium power, moderate-fast action spinning rod |
| Reel | Spinning reel |
| Line | 6-12 pound test line with a 30-to-60 pound test line leader (sharp teeth) |
| Lure | Scaled Sardines, Cut Squid Belly,Frozen Chunk Bait, Strip Bait, Spoons |
LAKES & PONDS
Learn about the structures in lakes and ponds. Learn where to find fish, tips and more.
ICE FISHING
Ice fishing provides anglers an opportunity to go fishing during the winter months.
