FishKillFlea Maine is the Atlantic salmon capital and brook trout paradise — Moosehead Lake stretching 40+ miles, Sebago's legendary landlocked salmon, Grand Lake Stream's fly fishing heritage village, Rangeley Lakes' remote beauty, and a stunning 3,500-mile coastline. Whether you hold a fishing license Maine resident or Maine out of state fishing license, the Pine Tree State delivers world-class cold-water fishing.
Premier Lakes
| Lake | Size | Species | Daily Limit | Why Famous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moosehead Lake | 75,000 acres | Brook trout, togue, salmon | 2 salmon, 2 togue | Largest ME lake — 40+ miles — wild backcountry |
| Sebago Lake | 28,771 acres | Landlocked salmon, togue, bass | 1 salmon (16″) | Trophy landlocked salmon — near Portland |
| Rangeley Lake | 6,000 acres | Brook trout, salmon | 2 combined | Historic trout/salmon region — remote gems |
| Grand Lake | 14,000 acres | Smallmouth bass, salmon | 5 bass (10″) | Grand Lake Stream — fly fishing village |
Rivers & Streams
- Kennebec River: Striped bass, smallmouth — saltwater/freshwater transition. FREE saltwater!
- Penobscot River: Atlantic salmon restoration, shad, bass, stripers
- Rapid River: Trophy brook trout — fly fishing only, catch-and-release
- Magalloway River: Remote northern ME — wild brook trout
Saltwater (Included Free!)
| Area | Species | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Casco Bay (Portland) | Stripers, bluefish, mackerel | Jun – Oct |
| Penobscot Bay | Stripers, halibut, cod | Jun – Sep |
| Downeast coast | Pollock, mackerel, Atlantic cod | May – Oct |
Ice Fishing (Maine Tradition!)
| Season | Best Targets | Prime Spots | Tips |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Mar) | Togue, brook trout, perch, pickerel | Moosehead, Sebago, Belgrade Lakes | Free Ice Fishing Weekend in Feb! Trap lines legal |
| Spring (Apr–Jun) | Salmon run, brook trout, smallmouth | Sebago, Rangeley, Grand Lake | Landlocked salmon spawning run — peak action |
| Summer (Jul–Aug) | Saltwater stripers, bass, togue deep | Coast, lakes — togue go deep | Dawn bass; togue at depth; salt blitz |
| Fall (Sep–Nov) | Brook trout colors, Fall salmon | Rapid River, Rangeley, streams | Native brookies in fall colors — stunning |
Fishing in Neighboring States
Touring New England? New Hampshire for Connecticut River trout, Vermont for Lake Champlain walleye, or Massachusetts for Cape Cod stripers.
Maine's season license is just $27 total with saltwater included — cheapest full package in NE! See full costs or buy your license.