October Fishing Tips





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Fall Fishing Opportunity

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The leaves are changing, the temperature is dropping, and hunting season has begun... but don't put your rod away yet!?

During the fall months there are special fishing regulations in place as some species are spawning and many waters do close to fishing starting October 1, but there?are still hundreds of lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds open for fishing.?

It's a great opportunity to enjoy the fall foliage views, lack of mosquitoes, and get in the last of your 2023 fishing days! To find a place near you to fish, check out the October Fishing Report [ [link removed] ]for suggestions or visit the Special Fishing Laws page of the MDIFW website [ [link removed] ]. The Fall Fishing column is marked with a "yes" or "no" indicating if a water is open to fishing in the fall, please note waters marked as open to fall fishing may only be open in discrete sections and/or during limited time frames. Please read regulations carefully to ensure you are following them accurately.

*View Fishing Report* [ [link removed] ]


*View Special Fishing Laws* [ [link removed] ]


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Help us keep it Maine: Protect our waters from aquatic invasive species

Maine has some of the country?s most pristine and healthy waters, which support high-quality habitat for fish and wildlife as well as endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Unfortunately, Maine waters, as well as the fish, wildlife, and recreation they support, are threatened each year by introductions of fish, plants, diseases, and other aquatic invasive species that compete with and displace native natural communities.

Effective June 16, 2023, prior to entering a water body and when preparing to leave launch sites, boaters are required to remove or open any devices designed for routine removal/opening (for example, hull drain plugs, bailers, live wells, ballast tanks) to encourage draining of areas containing water (excluding live bait containers). This must be done in a way that does not allow drained water to enter any inland water of the state.

*It is up to everyone who enjoys Maine's waters - boaters, paddlers, and anglers - to protect our waters.?*

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*Learn How to Prevent the Spread* [ [link removed] ]


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More information

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Monthly fishing report [ [link removed] ]
Search Maine fishing laws [ [link removed] ]
Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool (FLOAT) [ [link removed] ]
Protect our Waters from Invasive Species [ [link removed] ]
Fishing resources [ [link removed] ]
Current stocking report [ [link removed] ]
Maine Fishing Guide [ [link removed] ]
Fishing with soft plastic lures [ [link removed] ]
Learn how to be a good land user [ [link removed] ]
Hire a registered Maine guide [ [link removed] ]








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