Maine Fishing Report For June 16, 2008
June 17, 2008
Region A – Southwestern Maine
Another reminder to the angling public: The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Fisheries Division is planning two informational meetings on proposed regulation changes intended to consolidate the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books. The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at the Gray Regional Office, 358 Shaker Road in Gray, and the second will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Sidney Regional Office, 270 Lyons Road, in Sidney. Additional information regarding the specific proposals is available on the Departments web site www.mefishwildlife.com under the “News and Events” link. Read more
Informational Meetings on Proposed Fishing Regulation Changes Planned
June 17, 2008
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Fisheries Division is planning two informational meetings on a set of proposed regulation changes that are the result of our efforts to consolidate the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books. Read more
Salmon – Temperature and Speed Are Key!
June 16, 2008
By Capt. Jim Hirt
In this article let’s address lure speed as it relates to fish species. The easy way to remember how fast to run your presentation for your target is to think of the temperature they prefer. Lake trout like below 50 degree water and they require the slowest lure speed. I run between 1.0 and 2.0 M.P.H. for Lakers.
Chinook lure speeds and temperatures are all over the map. The book tells us 52 degrees is what they like. There is considerable variation in the temperature of water you will find them. Read more
Maine Fishing Report For June 9, 2008
June 13, 2008
Informational meetings on proposed regulation changes
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife’s Fisheries Division is planning two informational meetings on a set of proposed regulation changes that are the result of our efforts to consolidate the Ice Fishing and Open Water Fishing law books.
The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Monday, June 23 at the Gray Regional Office, 358 Shaker Road in Gray, and the second will be on at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 at the Sidney Regional Office, 270 Lyons Road, in Sidney. Read more
Maine Fishing Report for June 3, 2008
June 4, 2008
Weekly Open Water Fishing Report
For the Week beginning June 3, 2008
Region A – Southwestern Maine
Local anglers have reported some great trout and salmon fishing in southern Maine over Memorial Day week, and the cool nights should continue that trend for the foreseeable future.
An angler from Raymond reported a fantastic trip on Sebago Lake, where two fishermen each caught and harvested their limit of six lake trout. Although their primary target was togue, they also caught and released several salmon with a total of 19 salmonids boated! Read more
Maine House, Senate to Compete in Governor’s Cup Charity Bass Tournament
June 2, 2008
AUGUSTA, Maine – On Sunday, June 8, legislators from around the state won’t be casting votes, but casting fishing lines to raise money for charity.
The 12th Annual Governor’s Cup Charity Bass Tournament will take place at the Birches Family Campground on Cobbossee Lake in Litchfield. Senators, representatives, and the legislative staff have been invited to attend.
The catch, measure, and release charity tournament will pit members of the House against members of the Senate, and will raise funds for the March of Dimes. Read more
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