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Get a Maine Fishing License

Your family will need to purchase Maine fishing licenses and read the state fishing regulations before making plans to fish at a place like Rangeley Lake State Park. ME fishing laws or regulations cover topics such as bag limits, length limits and seasons. Fishing regulations will also vary depending on whether you plan to open water fish, ice fish or saltwater fish.

MAINE FISHING LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Without fishing laws, fish populations would become depleted and certain species could become endangered or be extinct. Fishing laws or regulations are designed to conserve fish populations so that current and future generations of anglers can experience the feeling of accomplishment that comes with catching a fish. Read the state fishing regulations in advance of your trip.

IT’S NOT A FEE, IT’S A CONTRIBUTION

With the increasing number of Maine fishing licenses being purchased each year means more anglers out on the waterways. This also means an increasing amount of pressure on our natural resources. In order to help assess and manage the pressure on fish populations, fishery biologists are employed by the state to help create effective fish management plans.

MAINE FISHING LICENSE INFORMATION

You can buy Maine fishing licenses online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife or purchase your license in person from a fishing license vendor near you.
You can purchase a 15-day, 7-day, 3-day, or 1-day fishing license.
All Maine fishing licenses expire on December 31 of the calendar year for which they were issued.

ME FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS

Maine has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations

ME FRESHWATER FISHING REGULATIONS

RESPONSIBLE FISHING STARTS WITH YOU

Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF FISHING REGULATIONS

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ME FISHING RESOURCES/INFO

Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife site.

FISHING TYPES & LICENSE FEES

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