To view or download a pdf of the current hunting and fishing law book, click on the moses icon on the right maine online sportsmens electronic system. Jan 01, 2004 maine has so many streams and bodies of water to fish, that it is a difficult task to select a reasonable number of waters and their fisheries to describe. Top 10 maine, united states fishing charters for 2020. April 2, 2017 opening day of the 2017 open water fishing season in the moosehead lake region is april 1st. The issue this year is the open water part of the equation is missing. Anglers should always check the departments law book before fishing any maine water. New englandmidatlantic fishing still defines our culture today, with lobsters, sea scallops, crabs, and a variety of fish filling our menus and attracting tourists from all over the world. Office of the revisor of statutes 7 state house station state house room 108 augusta, maine 043330007 data for this page extracted on 12052019 18. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting camps, and islandport press published george and his wife lindas travel book, take it from me, about their favorite maine inns and restaurants.
There are some changes in 2020 and you can now download a app and be able to look at the law book even if you do not have cell service. Discover why maines rugged coastline is the stuff of angling legend. The striped bass fishing on the kennebec river is hot and shows no signs of slowing down. The testimony of maines department of inland fisheries and wildlife on my bill to add new protections to our heritage native brook trout waters was embarrassing, inaccurate, and very disappointing. Because of a recent law change, haas faces a suspension of his license of. One of my favorite aspects of guiding is to observe the effect that fishing has on the human psyche.
New bedford, massachusetts, has been the highest value port in the united states for 16 consecutive years, thanks to the lucrative scallop fishery. Do you think the maine fishing law book has been simplified and improved. A lamoinebased lobsterman has been charged with fishing violations under a tough new fishing law that could result in substantial penalties. Cold mornings and relentless winds have made fishing a challenge, but if youre willing to brave the elements, you might be rewarded with a great fish. October fishing opportunities maine guide fly shop and. Today, they remain a critical driver of the coastal economy, generating over a billion dollars in economic activity annually. Check if the water you want to fish is listed in the alphabetical special fishing laws. There are over 37,000 miles of rivers to choose from, and over 2,500 lakes. However, it is lawful to place food particles in a baitfish trap for the purpose of luring baitfish title 12, 12657. In 1867 maine first employed commissioners of fisheries, law enforcement officers charged with enforcement of fishing regulations in the state. Maine hunting and fishing license fees maine hunting.
Office of the revisor of statutes 7 state house station state house room 108 augusta, maine 043330007 data for this page extracted on 1062020 11. Judge rules lobster fishing impact on right whales needs. Kennebec river striped bass fishing videos maine fishing. October 1 fishing season maybe over for most of the waters in the moosehead lake region but there still are opportunities for some great late season fishing. Any person on foot may engage in any activity on a great pond which is not inconsistent with any other law or regulation of the state or its political subdivisions.
Francis actually claimed the bill will add additional pages to the fishing law book. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Great pond means any natural body of water more than 10 acres in size. Office of the revisor of statutes 7 state house station state house room 108 augusta, maine 043330007 data for this page extracted on 101 00.
Lobsterman charged with fishing violations maine boats. These waters provide endless outdoor recreation opportunities for anglers and others, but they are also threatened each year by invasive fish, plants, and other organisms. Kennebec river casco bay fishing report july 1, 2017. The maine department of marine resources is happy to be able to supply this law book to.
Difw testimony on brook trout bill was embarrassing and. Catch request conservation officers can request to look at your catch at any time to check for compliance to regulations. Maine hunting and fishing license fees, general license information, maine hunting laws. Fishing ends in most wild brook trout waters the last day of september for one simple reason, its brook trout spawning time. Maine is the 12th smallest by area, the 9th least populous, and the th least densely populated of the 50 u. Open to ice and open water fishing general law daily bag, possession and length limits the daily bag, possession and minimum length limits in the table below apply to all inland waters open to fishing. More law changes georges outdoor news if you love maine. Bam has served as interim dean since july 2019, succeeding danielle conway, a 2017 mainebiz woman to watch honoree who left to become dean of penn states dickinson school of law.
It is unlawful to deposit any meat, bones, dead fish, or other food material in inland waters for the purpose of luring fish. Around midoctober native brookies begin their continue reading october fishing opportunities. And while we are still printing some books available at license agent. Any person on foot may engage in any activity on a great pond which is not inconsistent with any other law or. Keeper sized fish are a bit scarce but tons of nice stripers between 15 and 27. Maine state law defines guide as any person who receives any form of remuneration for his services in accompanying or assisting any person in the fields, forests or on the waters or ice within the jurisdiction of the state while hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, snowmobiling or camping at a primitive camping area. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The surface activity has diminished this past week. The clean, deep beautiful local lakes and ponds are home to sport fish. It is unlawful to troll a fly in waters restricted to fly fishing only. Aug 22, 2017 in 2014, george also won a maine press association award for writing the states bet sports blog.
Bradford, me fishing in maine we offer fishing on maine lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. Maines marine resources are a significant part of the history and culture of our state. August 26, 2017 dept of inland fisheries and wildlife news, fishing, history, legislative news, maine woods by george smith each day this week, i am posting columns about all the new laws and law changes that govern hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and other outdoor activities. In 2016, down east books published georges book, maine sporting camps, and islandport press published george and his wife lindas travel book. By what i understand maine is doing away with printed law books. It is important to identify the size of bait that the stripers are feeding on. Hearings are being held for new icefishing laws in maine, on 42 bodies of water.
Where, and when, you go fishing in maine depends on your favorite fishing style. Rockland maine fishing from freshwater to saltwater fishing, there are plenty of choices the rockland maine and midcoast maine regions have over 50 lakes or ponds as well as penobscot bay with its hidden coves, inlets and manmade piers which offer anglers many different opportunities to fish for a variety of species. By 1870 the title of this office had been changed to fisheries warden. The striped bass fishing is excellent both on fly and spinning gear. If you are a recreational saltwater angler, maine law may require you to register with the maine saltwater recreational fishing registry. Difw testimony on brook trout bill was embarrassing and inaccurate. If you are an outdoor enthusiast, be aware of the new ice fishing regulations in effect for april 1, 20 until december 31, 20. The water temps are starting to rise causing the stripers and the ba. Norridgewock, me offering fully guided and outfitted canoecampingfishing and hunting trips in maine and canada ranging from 214 days. A judge has ruled that federal fishery managers havent fully analyzed the impact of lobster fishing on endangered north atlantic right whales. Maines 2020 fishing laws and regulations are now live. The maine department of marine resources is happy to be able to supply this law book to you. Page exemptions granted lot size owners mailing address property addressthere is also a property tax commitment book listing in maplot order for your convenience.
Jan 31, 2017 october 1 fishing season maybe over for most of the waters in the moosehead lake region but there still are opportunities for some great late season fishing. Fishing reports maine guide fly shop and guide service. Maine ice fishing laws wilderness realty maine land. Call tollfree in maryland at 18776208dnr 8367 out of state. Thats a lot of paper and a lot of money diverted from maine s fish and wildlife. Watch for schools of bait and then fish around nearby structure. West gardiner man has an app for those maine fishing regulations. But he warned, anglers need to be aware, however, that the departments open water and ice fishing regulation book is the only definitive source of regulation anglers should always check the departments law book before fishing any maine water. More law changes baiting and feeding deer, altering fish.
Maine s marine resources are a significant part of the history and culture of our state. In 2015, 14% of the northeasts total oyster supply came from maine. Under current law, searun atlantic salmon are considered federallyendangered, and no fishing is permitted for this species. Maine ice fishing laws wilderness realty maine land sale. The rule book is very complicated and incomprehensible to many anglers. You can purchase a 15day, 7day, 3day, or 1day fishing license. Fishing in maine the laws northern maine recreation. Kevin uses a good approach in this selection process by asking each areas state of maine s fisheries biologist for their perception of the best waters in their district.
In 2016, the state of maine averaged one drug overdose death a day, with the vast majority of those deaths by heroin. The shrimp industry of maine is on a governmentmandated hold. Tax bills and commitment information union town office. West gardiner man has an app for those maine fishing. Apr 01, 2019 provides information about town officials, board of selectman, vehicle registrations, property taxes, voting and other municipal information for the town of union, maine, 04862, 207 7853658. This allows anglers to target a variety of freshwater species. Emily bastian, in her testimony in support of the bill, demonstrated the inaccuracy of that claim, noting it would only require four new words in the law book. Maine is lucky to have some of the countrys most pristine, healthy waters, full of aquatic diversity and quality fishing. Hunting and fishing licenses can be purchased by clicking on the badge of maine inland fisheries website on the left.
The property tax commitment book contains an alphabetical list of all property tax assessments and additional information such as. Free fishing licenses are to be provided for children in the custody of the department of health and human services. Some waters tributaries, outlets, connected waters are not listed individually and may be listed with the main waterbody, or waters. The 202021 fishing regulations guide contains the fishing regulations that are in effect from april 1, 2020 through march 31, 2021.
20192020 maine hunting laws pdf 20192020 maine hunting quick reference guide pdf 20192020 legal hunting hours pdf 20192020 maine migratory game bird quick reference guide pdf 20192020 migratory game bird time and tide table pdf 20202021 hunting seasons and bag limits pdf. While lobster is the main seafood focus for maine, the harvest of both oysters and seaweed are on the rise. Fishing licenses and fees, seasons and limits, threatened and endangered species, aquatic invasive species, fisheries offices contact information, fishing consumption and advisories, fishing ethics, etc. In order to reduce printing costs, the guide was printed in a magazine format with advertising. January 20, 2017 dept of inland fisheries and wildlife news, fishing.
William haas, 55, was charged by the maine marine patrol with fishing more lobster traps than authorized, fishing untagged gear and fishing more traps on a trawl than allowed. April, 2017 after the maine attorney generals office revised its preliminary estimate of the number of drug overdose deaths in 2016. And francis is just plain wrong when he says this is going to cause a lot of work for his. All maine fishing licenses expire on december 31 of the calendar year for which they were issued.