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Fishing in Belfast, ME

Maine, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Belfast spots deliver

Top fish species in Belfast

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Brook trout
Brook trout
Striped bass
Striped bass

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Smallmouth bass

Sebasticook River

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Brown trout

17 in · 2 lb

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

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White perch

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Northern pike

Sebasticook River Reservoir

25 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

George Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

George Pond

6 in · 3 oz

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About Belfast fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Belfast, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 4,308 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,975 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 522 catches for Chain pickerel.

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Fishing regulations in Belfast

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maine can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

2

North Zone: no bag limit, no size limit

South Zone: bag limit = 2 bass; No minimum length. Only 1 bass may exceed 14-inches total length.

Rivers, streams, brooks:

  • April 1 to August 15: Open to open water fishing.
  • August 16 to September 30: Open to open water fishing using artificial lures or flies only.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds North Zone:

  • April 1 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds South Zone

  • January 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.

See here for site specific regulations

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°25′40.4″N 69°01′57″W
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FAQ about Belfast fishing

Anglers in Belfast, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Silver Lake, Ellis Pond, Bartlett Stream Reservoir, Swan Lake, and Lawrence Cove.
Most commonly caught species around Belfast, ME:
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