Fishing in the Coastal Maine Region
Explore fishing in the Coastal Maine Region of Maine. Casco Bay Inlet, Boothbay Harbor, Bar Harbor, Mount Desert Island,
The inlet streams feeding Casco Bay offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Casco Bay Inlet (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Casco Bay Inlet, MaineThe inlet streams feeding Casco Bay offer good fishing for the region's target species.
Boat Launch: Bethel Point Town Landing →
2. Boothbay Harbor (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Boothbay Harbor, MaineBoothbay Harbor offers excellent fishing in the Coastal Maine with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Boothbay Harbor Marina →
3. Bar Harbor (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bar Harbor, MaineBar Harbor offers excellent fishing in the Coastal Maine with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Mount Desert Island (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Mount Desert Island, MaineMount Desert Island offers excellent fishing in the Coastal Maine with good public access and scenic surroundings.
Boat Launch: Jordan Pond Boat Launch →
5. Lake K10 (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Lake K10, MaineLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Coastal Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.
Boat Launch: Lakeshore Ramp Eustis →
6. Allen Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Allen Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
7. Alligator Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Alligator Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: T28 MD, T34 MD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-4, S-8, S-18, S-22. All landlocked salmon between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. From October 1 - December 31: Closed to all fishing.
8. Ames Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Ames Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
9. Amazon Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Amazon Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
10. Anderson Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Anderson Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: T10 SD (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
11. Appalachie Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Appalachie Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Boothbay Harbor →
12. Aunt Betty Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Aunt Betty Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Bar Harbor (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
Boat Launch: Jordan Pond Boat Launch →
13. B Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
B Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Nickerson Lake Boat Landing →
14. Back Settlement Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Back Settlement Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
15. Barren Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Barren Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
16. Barrows Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Barrows Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Alexander (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33.
17. Basin Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Basin Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Fayette (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**ALO, S-10, S-13. Only 1 brook trout may exceed 14 inches. Closed to the taking of live baitfish. From October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
Boat Launch: Flanders Pond Boat Ramp →
18. The Basin (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
The Basin, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Brookton Landing →
19. Baskahegan Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Baskahegan Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Brookton Twp, Topsfield (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: S-4, S-7.
Boat Launch: Brookton Landing →
20. Bear Mountain Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bear Mountain Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
21. Bear Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bear Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Bowerbank (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **B.**S-8, S-11, S-21. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
Boat Launch: Lower Lead Mountain Pond Boat Acccess →
22. Bearce Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bearce Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Baring Plt, Meddybemps (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Outboard motors are prohibited.
Boat Launch: Meddybemps Town Dock →
23. Beattie Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beattie Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Beattie Twp, Lowelltown Twp (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**FFO, S-16.
24. Beau Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beau Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: T19&20 R11 WELS, T20 R12 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **B.**S-11. Closed to the taking of live baitfish.
25. Beaver Bog (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Bog, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Oquossoc Boat Launch →
26. Beaver Brook Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Brook Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Nickerson Lake Boat Landing →
27. Beaver Dam Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Dam Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Jordan Pond Boat Launch →
28. Beaver Hill Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Hill Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Lower Mousam Lake Boat Launching Facility →
29. Beaver Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
30. Beaver Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Bridgton (South Zone). General fishing laws apply. Motorboats with internal combustion engines prohibited.
31. Beaver Ponds (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Ponds, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Eagle Lake Boat Launch →
32. Beaver Tail Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beaver Tail Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: T14 R9&10 WELS
33. Beck Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beck Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
34. Beddington Lake (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beddington Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Beddington (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-33.
35. Beech Hill Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beech Hill Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Otis (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: S-1, S-3, S-
36. Beech Island Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beech Island Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Surry Town Landing →
37. Beech Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Beech Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Sheepscot Pond Boat Launch →
38. Belden Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Belden Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Sheepscot Pond Boat Launch →
39. Bell Marsh (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bell Marsh, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
Boat Launch: Scotland Bridge Boat Ramp →
40. Bell Pond (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Mackerel, Tuna)
Bell Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Coastal Maine Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**ALO, S-17. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
Fishing Tips for the Coastal Maine Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Maine; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Coastal Maine Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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