• Ice Fishing in Maine's Coastal and Inland Waters - Cod, Haddock, Trout, Salmon, and More

  • Feb 2 2025
  • Length: 4 mins
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Ice Fishing in Maine's Coastal and Inland Waters - Cod, Haddock, Trout, Salmon, and More

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene in and around the Atlantic Ocean in Maine, specifically for today, February 2, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the weather and tidal conditions. As of today, the weather is crisp and cold, just what we need for a good old-fashioned winter fishing trip. The tides for Bar Harbor, which are a good indicator for the coastal areas, show a high tide at 00:59 AM with a height of 3.58 meters, followed by a low tide at 7:11 AM with a height of -0.16 meters. The next high tide is at 1:19 PM with a height of 3.65 meters, and the final low tide of the day is at 7:36 PM with a height of -0.26 meters[2].

    Sunrise today is at 6:49 AM, and sunset is at 4:44 PM, giving us a good window to get out on the ice or into the coastal waters.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. For those venturing into the coastal waters, the recent reports indicate that cod and haddock are still the main targets. However, it's important to note the new regulations for 2025, which include a sub-ACL of 99 metric tons for cod and 1,075 metric tons for haddock. The proposed regulations suggest a minimum legal cod size of 22 inches and a minimum legal haddock size of 17 inches to help stay within these quotas[3].

    If you're looking to catch some cod or haddock, the best lures to use are typically jigs and baited hooks. For cod, using clams or herring as bait can be very effective. For haddock, squid or shrimp often work well.

    For a more inland ice fishing experience, the Rangeley Lakes Region and the Fish River Lakes Region are hot spots right now. In the Rangeley Lakes Region, Porter Lake is a must-visit. It's stocked with 1,500 brook trout and 300 landlocked salmon each fall, plus 75 retired brood stock brook trout that can make for a memorable catch. You can target brook trout near shore or venture out for landlocked salmon and lake trout. Chain pickerel and smallmouth bass are also abundant in the shallow coves and weedy shorelines[1].

    Another great spot is Wesserunsett Lake, which is stocked yearly with 1,700 fall yearling brown trout and 2,200 fall yearling brook trout. This lake also has a great fishery for large white perch and both large and smallmouth bass[1].

    In the Fish River Lakes Region, Eagle Lake is known for producing very large togue, with catches in the 10-20 pound range. Long Lake is where you'll find the largest salmon, typically in the 6-7 pound range. Trafton and Durepo lakes, along with Monson Pond, are also open to ice fishing and are stocked with brook trout[1].

    For ice fishing, using small jigs tipped with bait like worms or minnows can be very effective for brook trout and landlocked salmon. For white perch, jigging near the bottom in 15-30 feet of water is a good strategy.

    So, bundle up and get out there – the fish are waiting, and the conditions are perfect for a great day of fishing in Maine. Tight lines
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