Ice fishing season is around the corner





Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife





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Ice fishing season is almost here... Get your traps ready while we wait for safe ice conditions!

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Ice fishing season is almost here! While some smaller ponds in northern Maine are starting to form some ice, safe ice is still a ways away for much of the state. It's a great time to dig out your gear and check your lines while we wait for safe conditions. If the right conditions set in and ice begins to form, you may be able to begin your ice fishing season later this month. The December fishing report includes several smaller water bodies that typically freeze early and are open to ice fishing in December.?

For the anglers who still haven't put away their waders and rods, there is still open water fishing opportunity. Remember to dress warm and fish slow as the fish are also cold and slow-moving this time of year.

Always use extreme caution on frozen water bodies. Do your ice dance, and hopefully safe ice conditions will arrive soon.?

For more information on where to fish and other helpful hints from Maines fisheries biologists, read the monthly fishing report at?mefishwildlife.com/fishingreport [ [link removed] ].

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*View Fishing Report* [ [link removed] ]

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Beginner?s Guide to Ice Fishing in Maine

Starting a new hobby can be both exciting and intimidating, luckily ice fishing is a winter hobby that can be enjoyed with a few pieces of equipment and there are endless opportunities throughout the state. Learn what gear you need to get started and more in our beginner's guide [ [link removed] ].?


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Ice Safety Tips

Winter is one of the greatest seasons to enjoy the Maine outdoors but to do so safely, you must keep in mind that ice conditions are always changing. There are many factors to consider when determining whether the ice conditions are safe, and they can vary from day-to-day and from one water body to the next. Here are some important tips and tricks to keep in mind when judging ice conditions. [ [link removed] ]







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More information

Buy a fishing license [ [link removed] ]
Monthly fishing report [ [link removed] ]
Beginner?s guide to ice fishing in Maine [ [link removed] ]
Ice safety tips [ [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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