Don't depend on this list
DOUBLE CHECK WITH YOUR RULE BOOK!!!!!!
Click on a county to see a listing of the waters that
are open to fishing in October and/or November. Be careful not all
of these waters stay open in November.
This page is brought to you
by the folks at Fly Fishing Only in Fairfield, ME. It
is our hope that it helps you locate a place to fish - we may have missed a
little pond or two, but we have listed most of them.
Special regulation codes are listed at the bottom of
the page. S-23 & 24 are the ones you need to be familiar with
they are: S-23 EXTENDED SEASON - Remains open to
fishing through October. From October 1 - October 31; artificial lures only; all fish
caught must be released alive at once. S-24 EXTENDED SEASON - Remains open to
fishing through November. From October 1 to November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon,
togue and bass must be released alive at once.
Lakes and ponds in Androscoggin County are open to open
water fishing from April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon,
togue and black bass caught from October 1- November 30 must be released
alive at once. These waters may have special regulations which have been
retained - check individual listings for special regulations.
Androscoggin River, (See Fish Consumption Advisory).
From the Maine-New Hampshire Border, Gilead, downriver to tidewater,
Brunswick and Topsham: April 1 - Sept. 30: S-19. Minimum length limit on
salmon, rainbow trout and brown trout: 12 inches. Daily bag limit on
bass: 1 fish between 12 and 15 inches; artificial lures only for bass. S-24.
Androscoggin River, Little, Oxford, Minot, Poland, Auburn, etc. From Rt.
26 bridge in Oxford to confluence with Androscoggin River: From Apr. 1 -
Aug. 15: S-19. From Aug. 16 - Oct. 31: S-6,
S-8.
Nezinscot River, Turner. (1) From Turner Mill dam downstream to its
confluence with Meadow Brook: S-6; all fish caught must be released
alive at once; open to open water fishing for all fish from Jan. 1 -
Dec. 31; (2) From its confluence with Meadow Brook downstream to its
confluence with the Androscoggin River: Open to open water fishing for
all fish from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31: S-19.
Arnold Brook Recreation Watershed Lake, Presque Isle.
S-18, S-23. Motorboats
over 10 horsepower prohibited.
Black Ponds, Little (South), T15 R9 WELS. S-5, S-19, S-23. Minimum length
limit on trout: 8 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches. Tributaries and outlet: S-19; Minimum length limit on trout: 8 inches, only 1 may exceed 12 inches.
Lakes and ponds in Cumberland County are open to open water fishing from
April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and black bass caught
from October 1- November 30 must be released alive at once. These waters may
have special regulations which have been retained - check individual listings
for special regulations.
Crooked River, Casco, Naples, Harrison, (Cumberland County); Otisfield,
Waterford, Norway, Albany Twp. (Oxford County): S-1. From Rt. 11, Casco, Naples,
to Rt. 35, North Waterford: Apr. 1 to Sept. 30: fly fishing only; all salmon
caught must be released alive at once. From Bolster's Mill road bridge
downstream to Rt. 11 in Casco: Oct. 1 - Oct. 15, fly fishing only; all fish
caught must be released alive at once.
Lily Pond, New Gloucester. S-4, S-13,
S-17, S-23. Motorboats prohibited.
Muddy River, north of Rt. 11/114 bridge to Lake House Rd. S-24.
Stickey River, from Railroad Trestle to Rt. 114, Standish. S-24.
Rangeley River, Rangeley. S-1 That portion of Rangeley Lake and Rangeley
River from two red posts set about 300 feet above the fish screen downstream to
the confluence of the Rangeley and Kennebago River: Open to fishing in
October; fly fishing only; all fish caught must be released alive at
once.
Saddleback Lake, Dallas Plt. S-6, S-18, S-23. Motorboats prohibited
Sandy River, from Rt. 145 bridge, Strong, downstream to its confluence with
the Kennebec River, Starks, Anson: From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, S-5. All fish caught
must be released alive at once. (General law applies for the rest of the
season).
Echo Lake, Mount Desert, etc. S-16. Fishing restricted to 1 line.
Motorboats over 10 horsepower prohibited. From Oct. 1 - Oct. 15,
artificial lures only; all fish caught must be released alive at
once.
Hadlock Pond, Upper, Mt. Desert. S-6, S-16, S-23. Tributaries
closed to all fishing. Children 12 years of age and under may fish
under the S-4 special regulation.
Lakes and ponds in Kennebec County are open to open water fishing
from April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and
black bass caught from October 1- November 30 must be released alive
at once. These waters may have special regulations which have been
retained - check individual listings for special regulations.
Jamies (Jimmie) Pond and tributaries, Manchester, etc. S-1, S-23.
Kimball Pond, Vienna, New Sharon. S-6, S-16, S-23.
Long Pond and tributaries and outlet to Wings Mills Dam,
Belgrade, Rome, Mt. Vernon. S-2, S-3,
S-22; minimum length limit on
salmon: 16 inches. ALSO, Long Pond and Belgrade Stream, from dam in
Belgrade Lakes to Wings Mills Dam: S-23.
Messalonskee Stream, Oakland, Waterville. S-24.
Sebasticook River, from Great Moose Pond Dam, Hartland, to the
Fort Halifax Dam, Winslow: From Aug. 16 to Oct. 31: Artificial lures
only, total daily limit on salmon, trout and togue: 1 fish.
EXCEPTION: From Fort Halifax Dam in Winslow to its confluence with
the Kennebec River: Open to open water fishing from Jan. 1 - Dec. 31
- Artificial lures only; daily limit on salmon, rainbow and brown
trout: 1 fish; minimum length limit on salmon, rainbow and brown
trout: 16 inches.
Lakes and ponds in Knox County are open to open water fishing
from April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and
black bass caught from October 1- November 30 must be released alive
at once. These waters may have special regulations which have been
retained - check individual listings for special regulations.
St. George River, From St. George Lake, Liberty, downriver to
head of tide in Warren: Open to open water fishing from Jan. 1 -
Dec. 31: S-11, S-21. EXCEPTION: From the red markers downstream of
the Ghent Road Bridge in Searsmont to the upstream side of the Rt.
105 bridge in Appleton: S-6, all fish caught must be released alive
at once.
Lakes and ponds in Lincoln County are open to open water fishing
from April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and
black bass caught from October 1- November 30 must be released alive
at once. These waters may have special regulations which have been
retained - check individual listings for special regulations.
Medomak River, Waldoboro. That portion from the bridge at
Winslows Mills to tidewater: Length limit on brown trout: 12 inches.
From Aug. 16 to Oct. 31: S-6, S-8.
Clemons Pond, Big, Hiram. S-13, S-24. 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.
Clay Pond and outlet to barrier dam, Fryeburg. S-6,
S-16, S-23.
Motorboats prohibited.
Crooked River (See listing under Cumberland County).
Ellis (Roxbury) Pond, Byron, Roxbury. S-24.
Farrington Pond, Lovell. S-24. Motorboats over 6 horsepower
prohibited.
Kezar Lake, Lovell. S-2, S-3; Minimum length limit on togue and
salmon: 16 inches. Lower Bay (area south of Lovell Road): S-24.
Kezar Pond, Fryeburg. S-24.
Long Pond and tributaries, Denmark. Opens May 15: S-2,
S-3, S-6, S-17, S-23. Closed to fishing from a point at the mouth of brook at
head of pond to a point 150 feet down the pond; points to be plainly
marked. Motorboats over 6 horsepower prohibited.
Upper Dam Pool, T4R1. S-1. That area between Mooselookmeguntic
Lake dam and a line drawn between the two cribwork piers
approximately 800 yards west of said dam: S-1, S-5; Minimum length
limit on trout: 12 inches; Minimum length limit on salmon: 18
inches. Total daily bag limit on salmon, trout and togue: 1 fish. No
motorboats allowed from gates of dam, downstream or westerly 150
yards. Open to fishing October 1 - October 31- fly fishing only; all
fish caught must be released alive at once.
Branns Mill Pond, Garland and Dover-Foxcroft. S-24. All bass
longer than 18 inches must be released alive at once. (Also
Piscataquis County).
Brewer Lake, Orrington, Bucksport, Holden. S-23.
Brooks Pond, Corinna. S-24.
Cambolasse Pond, Lincoln. S-24.
Caribou, Egg and Long Ponds, Lincoln. S-24.
Center Pond, Dixmont. S-24.
Chemo Pond, Bradley, Clifton, etc. S-24.
Crooked Pond, Lincoln. S-24.
Dolby Pond, TAR7WELS, etc. S-24.
Eddington Pond, Eddington. S-24.
Escutasis Lake, Lowell, Burlington. S-24.
Escutasis Lake, Little , Burlington. S-24.
Etna Pond, Etna. S-24.
Fields Pond, Orrington. S-24.
Folsom Pond, Lincoln. S-24.
Garland Pond, Garland. S-24.
Georges Pond, Holden. S-24.
Gould Pond, Dexter. S-24.
Gristmill Pond, Lowell. S-24.
Hammond Pond, Hampden. S-24.
Hermon Pond, Hermon. S-24.
Holbrook Pond, Holden. S-24.
Holland Pond, Alton. S-24.
Horseshoe Lake, Lakeville Plt., T45R1 NBPP. S-24.
Jerry Pond and tributaries and outlet to barrier dam,
Millinocket, etc. S-4, S-23. Motorboats prohibited.
Keg Lake, Lakeville Plt. S-24.
Lowell Lake, Carroll Plt., Springfield. S-24.
Madagascal Ponds, Big and Little, T3R1 NBPP, Burlington. S-24.
Mattakeunk Lake, Lee. S-24.
Mattanawcook Pond, Lincoln. S-24.
Mill Privilege Lake, T5R1 NBPP, Carroll Plt. S-24.
Mower Pond, Corinna. S-24.
Mud Pond, Old Town. S-24.
Nokomis Pond, Newport. S-24. Motorboats with internal combustion
engines prohibited.
Nollesemic Lake, Long A Twp., T3R9 NWP. S-24.
Number Three Pond, T3R1 NBPP, Lee. S-24.
Parks Pond, Clifton. S-24.
Patten Pond, Hampden. S-24.
Pemadumcook Chain of Lakes (includes Pemadumcook, Ambajejus,
North and South Twin Lakes, and Elbow Lake), T1R8WELS, T4 Indian
Purchase, etc. S-23
Penobscot River, (See Fish Consumption Advisory). From the Veazie
Dam upstream to I-95 access bridge, Medway: S-24. The area within
150 feet of any part of the West Enfield Dam, including fishway:
Closed to fishing at all times. (Also see Atlantic salmon
regulations).
Penobscot River, Mattaseunk Dam to Milford Dam-Gilman Falls Dam:
From Apr. 1 - Sept. 30, artificial lures only for bass; daily limit
on bass: 1 fish between 12-15 inches. From Oct. 1 - Nov. 30, S-6,
S-24.
Pickerel Pond, Alton. S-24.
Pleasant Lake, Stetson. S-24.
Plymouth Pond, Plymouth. S-24.
Pond Farm Pond, Howland. S-24.
Pushaw Lake, Glenburn, Old Town, etc. S-24.
Pushaw Pond, Little, Hudson. S-24.
Pushaw Stream, Hudson, etc. From the railroad bridge in Hudson
downstream to Pushaw Pond and from Pushaw Pond downstream to
Stillwater River: S-24.
Greenwood Pond, Little, Elliottsville. S-4. Daily limit on trout:
1 fish; minimum length limit on trout: 16 inches. S-23.
Harlow Pond, Parkman. S-24. All bass greater than 18 inches must
be released alive at once.
Indian Pond and tributaries, Big Squaw Twp, Indian Stream Twp.,
Chase Stream, Sapling. S-2, S-3,
S-11, S-16, S-23. Minimum length
limit on bass: 12 inches
Island Pond, T9 and 10 R10 WELS. S-18, S-22, S-23.
Manhanock Pond, Parkman, Sangerville. S-24. All bass greater than
18 inches must be released alive at once.
Marr Pond, Sangerville. S-24.
Parker Pond, Sebec. S-24.
Passamagamet Lake, T1R9WELS. S-24.
Piscataquis River from the dam in Guilford downstream to the
Atkinson-Sebec bridge (includes tributaries upstream to the first
bridge): Guilford, Sangerville, Dover-Foxcroft, Sebec, Atkinson.
Open water fishing from Jan. 1-Dec. 31; Artificial lures only; daily
bag limit on trout and brown trout: 2 fish in the aggregate.
Children 12 years of age and under may fish under the S-4
special
regulation.
Prong Pond and tributaries, Beaver Cove Plt., Greenville. S-19,
S-24.
Sawyer Pond and tributaries and outlet to barrier dam,
Greenville. S-4, S-19, S-23
Sebec River, Sebec and Milo. S-23. From the dam at Rt. 6 to the
Piscataquis River: S-19.
Dead River, from the outlet of Flagstaff Lake to the confluence with the
Kennebec River at The Forks: S-11; minimum length limit on salmon, rainbow
trout, lake trout, and brown trout: 12 inches; minimum length limit on brook
trout: 10 inches. From the outlet of Flagstaff Lake to the confluence of
Spencer Stream: S-23.
East Pond, Smithfield. S-24.
Fahi Pond, Embden. S-24.
Flagstaff Lake, Flagstaff, Bigelow and Dead River Twps., etc. S-24.
Halfmoon Pond, St. Albans. S-24.
Indian Pond, Lexington Twp. S-24.
Indian Pond, Little, St. Albans. S-24.
Indian Pond and tributaries, Indian Stream Twp., Big Squaw Twp., Chase
Stream, Sapling. S-2, S-3, S-11,
S-16, S-23.
Kennebec River, (See Fish Consumption Advisory). DANGER: Areas of this river
are subject to rapidly changing water level without warning. This has resulted
in loss of life in the area below Indian Pond. We urge fishing from the
riverbank only in these areas.
(A) From Indian Pond dam in T1R6, Somerset County to the Central Maine Power
Dam in Skowhegan (EXCLUDING WYMAN LAKE which is open under General Law): From
Apr. 1 - Oct. 31; Minimum length limit on salmon, rainbow trout, lake trout and
brown trout: 12 inches; brook trout: 10 inches; daily bag limit on salmon,
trout and togue: 2 fish in the aggregate. From Aug. 16 - Oct. 31, fishing is
restricted to the use of artificial lures only.
(B) From the Central Maine Power Co. Dam in Skowhegan to tidewater (Edwards
Mill Dam) in Augusta: Open to open water fishing from Jan 1 - Dec. 31. Minimum
length limit on salmon, trout and togue: 12 inches; daily bag limit on salmon,
trout and togue: 2 fish in the aggregate. EXCEPTION: From the Shawmut Dam to
the upstream side of the new "Donald Carter" bridge in
Waterville/Winslow: Artificial lures only; minimum length limit on salmon,
rainbow trout and brown trout: 16 inches. Total daily bag limit for salmon,
trout and togue: 1 fish. Kennebec River tributaries in Concord, Bingham and
Moscow. Open to fishing from June 1 except the following sections which are
open under General Law seasons: (1) That portion of Mink Brook north of Pierce
Hill Road in Moscow; (2) That portion of Austin Stream in Moscow north of the
falls as marked by red markers; (3) That portion of Jackson Brook in Bingham
north of Goodrich Road bridge; 4) That portion of Gulf Stream upstream of
Deadwater Rd. in Moscow. Kennebec River, East Outlet, from Moosehead Lake to
Indian Pond, River and tributaries: S-1. Open to fishing from May 1 to Sept.
30: Fly fishing only; Minimum length limit on trout: 12 inches; minimum length
limit on togue: 18 inches; minimum length limit on salmon: 14 inches; Total
daily bag limit for salmon, trout and togue: 1 fish. From Oct. 1 - Oct. 31: Fly
fishing only; all fish caught must be released alive at once.
Kennebec River, West Outlet. Opens to fishing May 1. S-19, S-23.
Kingsbury Pond, Kingsbury Plt., Mayfield Plt. S-3,
S-8, S-22, S-23; Minimum
length limit on trout: 16 inches. Pond closed to the taking of smelts from
midnight to noon each day.
Mayfield Pond and tributaries, Mayfield Plt., Kingsbury Plt. S-8, S-22.
Minimum length limit on trout: 16 inches. Closed to the taking of smelts from
midnight to noon each day. S-23.
Nokomis Pond, Palmyra. S-24. Motorboats with internal combustion engines
prohibited.
Parlin Pond and tributaries upstream to Route 201 and outlet (Parlin
Stream), down to the confluence with Bean Brook, Johnson Mt. Twp. and Parlin
Pond Twp. Casting and trolling with artificial flies only. Minimum length limit
on salmon: 12 inches. S-17, S-23.
Lakes and ponds in Waldo County are open to open water fishing
from April 1 - November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and
black bass caught from October 1- November 30 must be released alive
at once. These waters may have special regulations which have been
retained -- check individual listings for special regulations.
Ducktrap River, from Tilden Pond to tidewater, Lincolnville,
etc. Fly fishing only; Daily limit on brook trout: 2 fish; Minimum
length on brook trout: 10 inches. River open until Oct. 15 from the
confluence of Black Brook to tidewater. No bag limit on pickerel.
See Atlantic salmon regulations.
Chalk Pond, Beddington. S-24. Also Hancock
County.
Clifford Lake, T26 and 27 ED BPP. S-24.
Conic Lake, Baring Plt. S-24.
Cranberry Lake, Lower, T30 and 36 MD BPP.
S-24.
Cranberry Lake, Upper, T30 MD BPP. S-24.
Crawford Lake, Crawford. S-24.
Crooked Brook Lake, Forest Twp. S-24.
Drake Lake, Forest Twp. S-24. Daily bag limit
on white perch: 25 fish.
Fulton Lake, Northfield. S-24.
Getchell Pugs, T43 MD BPP. S-6; All bass must
be released alive at once. S-24.
Grand Falls Flowage, Indian Twp, Princeton,
etc. S-15, S-24. For that portion of the flowage
east of a line McAlister's Point, see
"Boundary Waters Between Maine and New
Brunswick".
Grand Lake Stream, Grand Lake Stream
Plt., etc. S-5from Apr. 1 - Oct. 20, including that
portion of the stream adjacent to the hatchery pools. Closed to all fishing within 150
feet of Grand Lake Stream dam. From Apr. 1 - Aug. 15: S-19, S-22; From Aug. 16 - Sept. 30: Total daily bag limit on salmon,
trout and togue: 1 fish. From Oct. 1-Oct. 20, all fish caught must be released alive at
once.
Grand Lake, West, T6 ND BPP, etc. S-15.
From Oct. 1 - Oct. 15: Artificial lures only;
all fish caught must be released alive at once.
Greenland Pond, Big, Danforth. S-24.
Grover Lake, T31 MD BPP. S-24.
Hadley Lake, East Machias. S-24.
Hot Brook Lakes, Lower and Upper, T8 R4 NBPP,
Bancroft. Daily limit on white perch: 25 fish.
Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass
between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive
at once. S-24.
Hound Brook Lake, Dyer Twp. S-24.
Jackson Brook Lake, Forest Twp. S-24. Daily
bag limit on white perch: 25 fish.
Josh Pond, Whiting. S-24.
LaCoute Lake, Vanceboro. S-24.
Lewy Lake, Princeton, Indian Twp, etc. S-15,
S-24.
Lakes and ponds in York County are open to open water fishing
from April 1 - November 30 (any exceptions to this will be listed
below); all trout, landlocked salmon, togue and black bass caught
from October 1- November 30 must be released alive at once. All
existing special regulations will be retained. See individual
listings for special regulations.
Cold Water Brook Pond, Kennebunk. S-4, S-18, S-23. Closed to the
taking of live bait.
Mousam River, Kennebunk. From the dam at Mousam Lake downstream
to Rt. 1: S-23. From Rt. 1 to tidewater: April 1 - Nov. 30: S-6,
S-8, S-21
Ogunquit River, Wells. From the northbound lane bridge of the
Maine Turnpike to the upstream side of the Rt. 1 bridge: From Apr. 1
to Aug. 15: S-6, S-19, S-21; from Aug. 16 to Oct. 31:
S-6, S-21;
Total daily bag limit on salmon, trout and togue: 1 fish
Ossipee River, Little, Newfield and
Shapleigh. From the stone dam immediately above Rt.
11 in North Shapleigh downstream to Bridge Street in
Newfield, including Davis Brook from the Mann Road
downstream to the confluence with the Little Ossipee
River: From Apr. 1 - Oct. 31: Artificial lures only;
all trout caught must be released alive at once.
Saco River, Dayton, Buxton, Hiram,
Limington, etc. S-19. From Skelton Dam to tidewater:
Oct. 1 - Oct. 15: S-6, S-8. DANGER: The area south
of the Upper York Dam (West Channel), in Saco and
Biddeford, is subject to sudden fluctuations in
water level due to automated operation of dam gates.
Fishermen are advised to use caution because of the
danger of rapidly rising water levels. Bank fishing
only is recommended.
Scituate Pond, York. Motorboats with
internal combustion engines prohibited. S-24.
Spicer Pond, Shapleigh. S-6. Opens May 1. Motorboats prohibited.
Children 12 years of age and under may fish under the S-4
special
regulation. S-23.
S-14 No bag limit on pickerel. From July 1 -
September 30, artificial lures only; minimum length limit on trout: 8 inches.
S-15 From April 1 to June 20, daily bag limit
on bass: 2 fish; all bass longer than 12 inches must be released; from June 21 to Sept.
30, daily bag limit on bass: 2 fish between 10 and 12 inches except that 1 may exceed 16
inches.
S-16 Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes
splake): 2 fish; minimum length limit: 12 inches, only 1 may exceed 14 inches.
S-17 Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes
splake): 2 fish, minimum length limit: 10 inches, only one may exceed 12 inches.
S-18 Daily bag limit on brook trout (includes
splake): 2 fish, minimum length limit: 8 inches.
S-23 EXTENDED SEASON - Remains open to
fishing through October. From October 1 - October 31; artificial lures only; all fish
caught must be released alive at once.
S-24 EXTENDED SEASON - Remains open to
fishing through November. From October 1 to November 30; all trout, landlocked salmon,
togue and bass must be released alive at once.
S-25 Smelts may be taken by use of 3
single-baited hooks spaced a minimum of four inches apart.
