Fishing in Maine

 
 

Maine offers a wide range of fishing opportunities in both freshwater and saltwater environments. Boasting over 6,000 lakes and ponds coupled with over 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, Maine is host to some of the best fishing spots in the world, and as a result is a hugely popular destination for fishing enthusiasts from around the globe. With superb saltwater fishing available on the east coast and freshwater and fly fishing available inland, Maine has something to suit every level of angler, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned professional.

Freshwater fishing venues are home to a wide variety of species, including the Brown Trout, White Perch and Landlock Salmon to name a few. Those newer to fishing may find tackling these a little daunting at first, though there is arguably no better place to start out from. Combine this with the stunning scenery that surrounds many of Maine’s premier fishing spots, and you are left with a unique fishing experience that is unmatched by any other location.

Maine is particularly well known for its saltwater fishing, and enthusiasts are very well catered for. The waters around the 7,000 miles of coastline are home to a wide variety of fish, with Bass and Salmon particularly popular catches for saltwater anglers. Perhaps the best way to enjoy fishing off the coast of Maine is by boat, and there are countless organized trips available for those to get the most out of their fishing trip.

Fly fishing is also very popular, and another reason that many fishing enthusiasts flock to Maine each year. Bitterly cold temperatures and heavy snow aren’t enough to keep keen anglers away either, with ice fishing particularly popular during the winter months. Again, a variety of fish can be caught including Salmon, various Trout, Bass and Whitefish.

If you’re unfamiliar with the area or new to fishing, Guides are available that will gladly advise you on where to fish and even on what equipment you need if you’re looking to start out. Taking advantage of the knowledge and experience of these life-long fishing enthusiasts will help you make the most of your trip and save valuable time when it comes to finding the perfect location.

In short, Maine offers some of the best fishing locations in the world. Whatever your fishing preferences, Maine has a location that is perfect for you.

Ronald Moody has been an avid fisherman for over 40 years. He enjoys all types of fishing, but especially likes salt-water fishing; he has been all over the country practicing his hobby. He is the owner and operator of http://www.fishingzoo.com, a website dedicated to inform fisherman about Maine fishing, fishing locations, and fish supply products.

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East Point Sanctuary, Biddeford ME

 
 
East Point Sanctuary

East Point Sanctuary

Maine has not been getting much snow lately, which stinks for snowshoeing, skiing and riding. Where we used to have snow on trails, now we have packed snow and ice pockets. If you have some form of ice cleat, you can still get out and enjoy yourself.

East Point Sanctuary

East Point Sanctuary

I took my old pair of HT Enterprises Sure Grip Safety Treads to East Point Sanctuary near Biddeford Pool. This kind of ice cleat is a stretchy, flat-packing rubber tread that you wear over your shoes. You can wear them with boots or shoes. (I also use them for Fly Fishing. They help with slippery rocks and walking on muddy shore lines.) I have had these treads for nearly 10 years.

HT Enterprises Snow Treads

HT Enterprises Snow Treads

It was overcast and blustery with a some spitting snow flying around but with the right clothes and some traction, I was able to have a great time and take some photographs.

I also tried out a new app for my iPhone: EveryTrail. This app allows you to track your hike or trip and take photos along the way. Then you can upload it to share online. Here is the link to my EveryTrail track from East Point Sanctuary.

East Point Sanctuary


Map your trip with EveryTrail

EveryTrail is a free download in the App Store, try it out.

Discover The Fun Of Maine’s Outdoor Fishing

 
 

Maine Fishing by Ronald Moody

Maine has one of the most beautiful clear waters and for the best memories you can get Maine fishing you just need a rod and reel with your tackle box. No matter where you fish, if it’s the coast line with more than 5,000 miles or if its one of 6,000 lakes and pounds or even one of Maine’s river’s or stream’s with the rushing water that can dance with the best of angler’s. Because of Maine natural beauty and environment the state has been visited for many years and for many more years, for its fishing opportunities, a fishing trip is easy and accessible for your whole family. No matter if you are fishing from a boat or off a dock form one of your families house or even fishing the shore line, that’s what memories are made of, with your family and friends.

Bring in a fighting fish with your pole bent over is a thrill that everyone of all age’s and gender enjoys. The state of Maine has such a variety of fish it make’s it easy for everyone in the family to enjoy Maine fishing.

There are local guide’s that can help you with outfitters and instruction on how to Maine fish so your family has a good fishing trip. Remember no experience is needed to have a fun time Maine fishing. Going fishing with your family you may want to plan some game’s with the kids and take breaks to eat and warm water fishing is the easiest to catch fish and this will give the kids and beginners the best change to catch fish.

Maine has quite a few fisheries you can visit and learn about the fish in Maine, you also can learn about the fisheries harvest. One of the place’s you can go is Marine Resources Aquarium in West Boothbay harbor where they have a variety of live fish that live in Maine’s coastal waters. One more place you can go is Gray, Maine Wildlife Park where they have all the stage’s from the every young to the large trout in the pool where you can feed the large trout. Maine species of fish both live in part of fresh water and salt, so Maine put in fish ladders for all the dams that are in Maine so the fish can migrate.

The key to Maine fishing is having some knowledge of the species you are fishing for. Don’t forget even the best of anglers need to have some luck. Not all fish respond the same to daily temperature changes and seasons. So this is where a good guide can come in handy for your Maine fishing trip, he will outfit your needs and give you the information you need also. The more skill you have the better your fishing trip will be, but as you know timing is important, but remember fun is the number one thing.

Maine fishing of the coast line is unlimited for all age’s and genders and no matter of your skills. I found no matter what I do or what bait I fish the Maine salt waters fishing has so many methods. Maine’s coast line has so many opportunities, you can fish for the exciting striped bass or even catch a bluefish or jig for mackerel, even go out and catch the powerful blue fin tuna off an charter boat, theirs are cod, hadik, and so much more.

In the state of Maine theirs no license needed to fish the Maine shore lines. Maine does have restrictions, like stripers have a length requirement and only certain months you can fish them, you can pick up a requirement book up at any Wal-Mart or any where they sell fish license, if you are fishing with a guide they will have that knowledge for you. One of the protected species is the Atlantic sturgeon, you can not take one of those. Also lobster and crab traps cannot be harvested without a permit, even if they get to shore some how you are not alloyed to remove.

Maine has one of the most beautiful wilderness with rivers and streams that flow through it for some of the best fishing. Maine also has a great number of lakes and pounds with green forest and mountain back grounds that are breath taking. Maine fishing in the lakes and pounds have so many species, like smallmouth bass, largemouth bass and all the trout just gives so much excitement to any and all anglers. Maine’s fresh water fishing also has good local guides that can make your Maine fishing experience even better. Also with fresh water fishing are all the camp grounds that the state of Maine has. Maine fresh water fish doe’s require a fishing license and have requirements on the fish so make sure you pick up a fishing guide book so you can keep your Maine fishing trip the best memory of all.

Ronald Moody has been an avid fisherman for over 40 years. He enjoys all types of fishing, but especially likes salt-water fishing; he has been all over the country practicing his hobby. He is the owner and operator of http://www.fishingzoo.com, a website dedicated to inform fisherman about Maine fishing, fishing locations, and fish supply products. Visitors are welcome to copy and paste this article on their website as long as the following information is sourced: Maine Fishing by Ronald Moody

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Acadia discouraging cairn builders

 
 

Acadia National Park is discouraging visitors from building rock cairns. Rock cairns are piles of stones made by people. The purpose of cairns varies by location, but in Acadia N.P. they are used to mark trails above treeline. Unauthorized building of cairns can be confusing for hikers, and also detracts from the natural randomness of nature. Acadia is strongly promoting the “Leave No Trace” message with all it’s various meaning related to fragile plants, animals, visitor trash and even rocks.

No cairn building!

No cairn building!

On my recent visit to Acadia, I saw people at Wonderland collecting rocks and building cairns like the one in the photograph. These people were enjoying the landscape and channeling their appreciation and love for the environment in a way that not harmful, but was it non-destructive? This is open for debate, but the park is promoting a Leave No Trace approach for visitors.

For example,

  • Stay on the path, don’t walk on the plants.
  • Keep your dog on a leash and pick up after your pet.
  • Pack your trash out, or place it in designated receptacles.

And now,

  • Leave the rocks where and how you found them.

With something like 3 million visitors annually, even a small percentage of the visitors disregarding the Leave No Trace concept can have a huge impact on the environment the rest of us experience when they leave.

Certainly, if we all leave the landscape as we found it, it will be that much better for it.

For more information, see this National Park Service PDF or the Leave No Trace website.