Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

 

Fishing season: approximately April through September. Click here for State of Maine Fishing Requlations.

For more information on fishing in and around the park, click here.

 

Regulations

 

Portions of lake and pond shorelines may be privately owned. Please respect private property. Several ponds and lakes on the island are public drinking water supplies where swimming, wading, and pets are prohibited. Please follow posted regulations.

Eating freshwater fish containing mercury can be harmful if consumed in quantities. For safe-eating guidelines, consult the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website here.

Boaters: Clean your boat before you float. Watch out for hitchhiking plants on boats and equipment. A single invasive plant or plant fragment can infest an entire lake or stream. Dispose of plants on high, dry land away from lakes and ponds.

 

Licenses

 

State of Maine fishing licenses are required for Maine residents 16 years or older and non-residents 12 years or older. Fees vary based on resident/non-resident status, age, and length of license. Licenses can be purchased at many area retailers, as well as online through the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife here.

 

Ice Fishing

 

Ice fishing season: generally January through March. Many larger ponds and lakes in the park are popular locations for ice fishing. Please be cautious on frozen bodies of water and ensure that ice thickness is sufficient to support your weight.

 

Ocean Fishing

 

A license is not required to fish in the ocean. There are, however, safety concerns:

• Be cautious of surf conditions. Sudden waves can wash the shore and sweep you out to sea.
• Watch your footing; seaweed and algae-covered rocks are extremely slippery

Ocean fishing areas include:

• Sargent Drive, Somes Sound
  Mackerel, bluefish, and striped bass July through September.
• Frazer Point, Schoodic Peninsula
  Mackerel periodically mid-July through September.