Category: Fishing
New state record lake trout caught on Richardson Lake
Last week, one lucky angler caught the fish of a lifetime when he landed a 44”, 39.2 pound lake trout. That angler, Erik Poland of Andover, caught the fish on Thursday, July 2 while fishing on Richardson Lake. Lake Trout are historically native to Main…
View Full ArticleMake the Most of Your Staycation, Hire a Registered Maine Guide
This summer is a great opportunity to explore all Maine has to offer and try something new. But sometimes it can be intimidating to go to an area you aren’t familiar with or learn something you have never done. That’s why Registered Maine Guides h…
View Full ArticleVoluntary Angler Books: Citizen science to help fisheries biologists in Maine
By Tim Obrey, Fisheries Resource Supervisor, Moosehead Lake Region Maine anglers are really passionate about fishing. Not only do they love to fish, but they love to learn about fishing and fish management. They want to know what we do and how we…
View Full ArticleLake Saint George – Trap Net Results Mean Very Good Things for the Upcoming Winter Fishery
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Wes Ashe The Saint George River flows approximately 50-miles from its headwaters in the town of Liberty to its estuary in Thomaston. Along its route, the St. George has long stretches of flowing riverine habitat and seven lakes encompassing nearly 3,000 acres. The river and its lakes are productive and […]
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View Full ArticleSalmon Fishing On Bog Lake Improves With New Public Access Site
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jacob Scoville Maine’s fisheries biologists are charged with preserving, protecting, and enhancing the inland fisheries resources of the state for all to enjoy here in Maine. One important piece of the fisheries management puzzle is public access to state waters. This was certainly evident at Bog Lake in Northfield where for […]
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View Full ArticleFishing and Social Media: Your Secret Spot Isn’t a Secret Anymore
By MDIFW Fisheries Biologist Jason Seiders We’ve all seen it, and some of us are guilty of it. Someone catches a big fish and they can’t wait to share it with their friends. A nice photo of a happy, smiling angler holding a big fish. Maybe a caption saying “The fishing is great on (choose […]
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