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Fishing in Maine

Click a region to explore top fishing spots, species, and local tips.

Maine has over 6,000 lakes (5,785 over 1 acre), coldwater and warmwater fisheries, plus 3,500 miles of coastline. From Moosehead Lake's landlocked salmon to Rangeley's brook trout and the coast's striped bass, the Pine Tree State is a fishing paradise.

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Southern Maine Lakes

Sebago Lake, Long Lake, Cobbosseecontee, Saco River -- Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass

Mid-Coast Maine

Penobscot River, Kennebec River, Merrymeeting Bay -- Striped Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Landlocked Salmon, Shad

Downeast Maine

Grand Lake Stream, West Grand Lake, St. Croix River -- Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass

Western Maine Mountains

Rangeley Lake, Mooselookmeguntic, Richardson Lakes, Kennebago -- Brook Trout, Lake Trout, Landlocked Salmon

Northern Maine

Moosehead Lake, Chesuncook, Allagash River, St. John River -- Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Pike

Coastal Maine

Casco Bay, Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island -- Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna