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Maine State Library Maine State Documents Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Law Books Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 1-1-2015 Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing, 2015 Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalmaine.com/ifw_law_books Recommended Citation "Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing, 2015" (2015). Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Law Books. 463. http://digitalmaine.com/ifw_law_books/463 This Text is brought to you for free and open access by the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at Maine State Documents. It has been accepted for inclusion in Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Law Books by an authorized administrator of Maine State Documents. For more information, please contact [email protected]. CHECK OUT THE MDIFW WEBSITE: MEFISHWILDLIFE.COM MAINE OPEN WATER & ICE FISHING FISH MAINE How to Use This Book on pg. 5 License Types and Fees New Regulations FREE Family Fishing Days THE OFFICIAL STATE OF MAINE OPEN WATER & ICE FISHING LAWS AND RULES: JANUARY 1, 2015 – DECEMBER 31, 2015 Information appearing in this book is not valid after December 31, 2015 MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE NEW SEASON. SAME 100% GUARANTEE. WHAT’S IN STORE Full-service Pro Shop High-tech virtual archery range We buy, sell, and trade used long guns Fly Casting, Archery and Sporting Clay Discovery Courses Visit our Hunting & Fishing Store in Freeport Open 24 hours a day Call 877•755•2326 or visit llbean.com/freeport Follow us @LLBeanHuntFish REGS-F_2013_llbean_bleedad.indd 1 11/22/13 8:33 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Poachers are thieves....help us catch them! ALLAGASH WILDERNESS WATERWAY .............................. 40 BAITFISH INFORMATION ....................................................50-51 BORDER WATERS BETWEEN Maine Landlocked MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE .......................................54-55 Salmon BOUNDARY WATERS BETWEEN Pg. 52 MAINE AND NEW BRUNSWICK .......................................52-53 CONSERVING MAINE’S WILD BROOK TROUT ............ 12 CONTACT INFORMATION .......................................................... 2 COUNTY REGULATIONS Maps ..........................................................................................15 Southern & Eastern Counties .................................. 16 Androscoggin .......................................................................16 Cumberland .........................................................................16 Hancock...............................................................................17 Kennebec .............................................................................19 Kennebec River Regulations .................................................46 Knox ....................................................................................20 Lincoln .................................................................................20 Outfitter Directory Muskie, Pike, or Pickerel? Oxford - South of the Androscoggin River ............................20 Pg. 27-28 Pg. 48 Penobscot ............................................................................21 Sagadahoc ...........................................................................23 Waldo ...................................................................................24 Washington ..........................................................................24 York ......................................................................................26 Northern & Western Counties ................................. 30 Aroostook ............................................................................30 Franklin ................................................................................33 Oxford - North of the Androscoggin River .............................34 Piscataquis ...........................................................................35 GOOD FISHING DEPENDS Somerset .............................................................................41 DINGELL-JOHNSON SPORTFISH RESTORATION....... 45 ON CLEAN WATER FISHING LAWS & DEFINITIONS ............................................ 8 Many of our rivers, lakes, and coastal areas are experiencing algae blooms that cover our favorite fishing spots with green FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY ......................................... 55 slime and cause fish kills and “dead zones” where no aquatic life can survive. The cause is usually nitrogen and .................................................... 5 FREE FAMILY FISHING DAYS phosphorus pollution that comes from farm and lawn GENERAL LAW & LIMIT INFORMATION ......................... 14 fertilizers, septic systems, animal waste, and sewage treatment plants. Here’s what you can do to keep the HANDLING SOFT PLASTIC BAITS ....................................... 53 water clean: HOW TO USE THIS BOOK ............................................................ 5 • Take care not to over fertilize and closely follow package instructions ILLEGAL FISH INTRODUCTIONS ......................................... 47 • Pick up pet waste and properly manage waste ......................................6-7 LICENSE FEES & REQUIREMENTS from livestock LIFETIME LICENSE ......................................................................... 6 • Use green practices such as rain barrels, MAINE LANDLOCKED SALMON .......................................... 52 rain gardens, and permeable pavements MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR • Maintain septic systems AND COMMISSIONER .................................................................. 4 • Encourage your community to invest in its wastewater infrastructure NEW REGULATIONS ...................................................................... 5 Supporting water quality REGULATING HARVEST ............................................................ 12 protection supports great SALMON INFORMATION .......................................................... 49 fishing! Learn more at: www.epa.gov/ SPECIAL REGULATIONS (S-CODES) ...................62/Back Flap nutrientpollution WATERS REGULATED BY TRIBES ....................................56-57 FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE - MARYLAND TRIM: . 8˝ X 10-1/2˝ (AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES) BLEED: . 8-1/4˝ X 10-3/4˝ SAFETY: . 7˝ X 10˝ TRIM TRIM SAFETY TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM SAFETY SAFETY STATE OF MAINE DEPARTMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE MAINE OPEN WATER & ICE G E FISHING F STEWARDS OF MAINE’S INLAND FISHERIES & WILDLIFE, PROTECTING & PRESERVING MAINE’S NATURAL RESOURCES, D QUALITY OF PLACE AND ECONOMIC FUTURE. C B Chandler E. Woodcock Andrea L. Erskine Commissioner Deputy Commissioner A MAIN OFFICE MEMBERS OF THE IF&W 284 State St., 41 SHS, ADVISORY COUNCIL Augusta, ME 04333-0041 Cathy A. Demerchant (207) 287-8000 Androscoggin, Kennebec, & Sagadahoc Counties .................... (207) 923-3287 WEB SITE Richard “Dick” Fortier ADMINISTRATIVE REGIONS Aroostook County ........................(207) 496-1221 mefishwildlife.com Region A – Gray ..........................(207) 657-2345 Matthew E. Thurston Region B – Sidney ........................(207) 547-5300 OPERATION GAME THIEF Cumberland County ....................(207) 926-4147 Region C – Jonesboro ..................(207) 434-5925 1-800-ALERT US (253-7887) In State Sheridan R. Oldham Region D – Strong .......................(207) 778-3322 Region E – Greenville ..................(207) 695-3756 (207) 287-6057 Out of State Franklin/Oxford ...........................(207) 864-4323 Region F – Enfield .......................(207) 732-4131 Jeffrey C. Lewis (Chair) Region G – Ashland .....................(207) 435-3231 REGIONAL COMMUNICATION Hancock County ..........................(207) 667-6859 CENTERS Gunnar Gundersen If you are in need of the services of The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife a game warden call the Department Knox, Lincoln, & Waldo Counties ...(207) 563-1959 receives federal funds from the U.S. Department of the of Public Safety Dispatch at the Donald Dudley Interior. following toll-free numbers: Penobscot .....................................(207) 538-5173 Accordingly, all Department programs and activities Augusta .......................................1-800-452-4664 Lawrence Farrington must be operated free from discrimination in regard Gray ............................................1-800-228-0857 Piscataquis & Somerset Counties ....(207) 695-2017 to race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Houlton ......................................1-800-924-2261 Any person who believes that he or she has been Bangor ........................................1-800-432-7381 Lance S. Wheaton (Vice-Chair) discriminated against should write to the Office of Washington County .....................(207) 448-7726 Equal Opportunity, U.S. Department of the Interior, NOTE! The State Police numbers may be used Jenny Starbird Washington, D.C. 20240. to report a fire, ONLY if a fire warden or forest York County .................................(207) 477-2635 ranger cannot be reached. To report wildfire arson call 1-800-987-0257 — The Maine Forest Service, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Comments and Complaints If you wish to make a comment about any member of the Department, please come to or call the closest office (listed on this page), and talk to the appropriate staff member. Written comments should be mailed to: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife LEGENDARY BOAT PROTECTION. 284 State Street 41 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0041 Receipt of your correspondence will be formally acknowledged in writing. 1.800.PROGRESSIVE /