Maine Fishing Maps and ME Fishing

With 6,000 lakes and ponds, coupled with 32,000 miles of streams and rivers winding through expansive forests that are a national treasure - Maine is a paradise. Whether you seek a native, wild salmon, trout or bass in a remote, wilderness environment, coastal stripers, or just want to go out for an afternoon of fun, Maine has it all!

Maine has 6,000 lakes and ponds. Clear and cold glacial lakes provide superb landlocked salmon fishing throughout the entire year plus many other fine sport fish. Sebago Lake which lies just 30 minutes northwest of the city of Portland is some of southern Maine's premier water. The Moosehead Lake region is prime for brook trout fishing after ice out. Nearly every lake and pond in the area will contain small- or large-mouth bass or trout.

Maine also sports 32,000 miles of streams and rivers winding through expansive forests that are a national treasure. Many will provide superb rainbow and brook trout fishing, especially in the spring after water levels normalize. A short list of great rivers include:

• Rapid River which many say is the best wild, big brook trout river in the United States.
• Penobscot River, West Branch which is one of Maine’s premiere landlocked salmon fisheries.
• Pleasant River is a high-quality trout stream not far from Portland.
• Aroostook River know for brook trout.
• Little Ossipee River the well stocked freestone river largely contained within the Vern Walker Wildlife Management Area.
• Kennebago River which is a tough but productive trout and salmon river.

Plus many others.

Whether you seek a native, wild salmon, trout or bass in a remote, wilderness environment, or just want to go out for an afternoon of fun, Maine has it all!