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Acadia National Park Students sit on the lawn in front of the 19th-century Carroll Homestead.
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Acadia National Park
Fish
 
Nature and Science

(photo by Bill Gawley)

Brook Trout

Historic records indicate that 31 fish species have been encountered in the lakes, ponds, and brooks of Acadia National Park, although only 28 species can be found today. Fifteen of these species are considered to be native, while the remainder are non-indigenous, often the result of stocking programs. The "missing" species are all non-natives that are no longer stocked. While brook trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon, and smallmouth bass are perennial favorites of anglers visiting the park, many of Acadia's fish are non-game species. The American eel, the banded killifish, and 3 species of sticklebacks are only part of the diversity of freshwater fish varieties found at Acadia.

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A Passamaquoddy birchbark basket with the image of a moose on it

Did You Know?
The Passamaquoddy Kit is an educational tool for teachers to help teach students about Passamaquoddy culture in Maine. The kit is a collaboration between the Abbe Museum and Acadia National Park staff.

Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 15:37 MST