Upper Andro Fall Two Fly Contest And Drift Boat Competition
August 22, 2008
Dear Fishermen and Fisherwomen;
Rescheduled for September
Due to the unseasonable rainfall and high water levels on the Upper Androscoggin River this past June, The Two Fly Contest and Drift Boat Championship have been rescheduled for the weekend of September 20 and 21. The contests will be held in conjunction with Bethel’s Harvest Fest.
Contestants may use only two flies during the event, which starts at 6:00 am on Saturday. Teams may launch from public launch sites from the New Hampshire border at Shelburne to Rumford Center. The contest concludes at 2:00 pm. Read more
For all Species Fishing, Spread The Tackle
August 22, 2008
The top fishermen know that when the action stops or never starts its time to spread the tackle and work all the different types of fish. If this sounds strange, you may not have considered that each species of fish likes different lures, presentations and temperatures.
When I go out on any trip, I start with what I believe is the hot set up based on the last trip. This works most of the time but when it doesn’t, I spread my tackle out to cover all the types of fish. Read more
Maine Fishing Report For Aug. 20, 2008
August 20, 2008
This Fishing Report is written by biologists at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and is produced bi-weekly during summer months. For more information about fishing in Maine, visit IF&W’s Web site at www.mefishwildlife.com. Read more
Maine Fishing Report for July 21, 2008
July 26, 2008
The Fishing Report is written by biologists at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. For more information, call 287-8000.
Region A – Southern Maine
Most of our previous fishing reports focus on fishing and what area anglers are catching. However, this week I’d like to talk about the management of two Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife-owned boat launch sites. Read more
Maine Fishing Report For July 7, 2008
July 7, 2008
Region A – Southern Maine
Lake fishing for trout and salmon has held up relatively well in southern Maine due largely to the cooler (and rainy) weather pattern. Sebago is still producing decent catches of salmon and lake trout, particularly the later.
Anglers also have also reported some good fishing for browns and rainbows in the 2- to 4-pound range from several regional waters. Good bets for rainbows and browns include Crystal Lake (Gray), the Range Ponds (Poland), Kennebunk Pond (Lyman), Worthley Pond (Peru), and Pennesseewassee Lake (Norway). Read more
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
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