July + August fishing tips



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Summer is short, make time to do what you love... Go fishing!
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It's officially summer and that means camping, hiking into your favorite fishing spots, and paddling Maine's beautiful ponds, rivers, and lakes. While spring fishing is coming to an end, there are still fish to be caught, you may just need to change your approach including your depth, fishing spot, or even target different species.?

Maine's fisheries biologists have outlined their top tips in the July + August Fishing Report [ [link removed] ].?

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fly anglers
How to safely catch and release

If you are planning to release your catch, have a plan so you can release your fish unharmed and as quickly as possible.

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Always wet your hands before handling the fish and keep the fish in the water as much as possible (as little as 30 seconds of air exposure can cause delayed mortality of released trout).

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If you want a photo, keep the fish in the water until ready for the shot, and remember, the memory is better than the "perfect" photo. Learn more about proper catch and release. [ [link removed] ]


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stop aquatic hitchhikers
Protect our waters and fish

*Don?t dump your bait!*?Properly dispose of unused baitfish on land or in the trash. Never release any live baitfish into a water body. *If fishing with worms, dispose of them in the garbage.*

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*Always Clean, Drain, and Dry your fishing gear to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. *This includes your boat, rods, waders, footwear, ropes, and all gear.?Learn more. [ [link removed] ]

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*If fishing with soft plastic lures, do so responsibly. *Secure it, check it often, and dispose of it in the trash or recycling bin. Learn more. [ [link removed] ]?

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And make sure you are following Maine's lead laws [ [link removed] ] to protect loons and other wildlife.?


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Helpful links

Buy a fishing license [ [link removed] ]

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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