🐟 What fish can you catch in Belfast?

Most commonly caught species around Belfast , ME : Largemouth bass - 4,212 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,944 reported catches Chain pickerel - 515 reported catches Brook trout - 413 reported catches Striped bass - 306 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Belfast fishing reports?

The latest Belfast , ME fishing reports are: @ronedjan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Damariscotta Lake . @Omarmiller8820 reported a nice Brook trout at Sheepscot Pond . @TheGreggsFish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Damariscotta Lake . @Omarmiller8820 reported a nice Largemouth bass at China Lake . .

Fishing in Belfast, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Belfast, Maine?

Anglers in Belfast , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Penobscot River , Silver Lake , Saint George River , Hancock County coastal water , Megunticook Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Belfast?

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Belfast

Latest Belfast fishing reports

Damariscotta Lake

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Largemouth bass

Damariscotta Lake

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Brook trout

Sheepscot Pond

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Largemouth bass

Damariscotta Lake

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Largemouth bass

China Lake

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Brook trout

Saint George Lake

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Brook trout

Saint George Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sheepscot Pond

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Largemouth bass

Savade Pond

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Largemouth bass

Savade Pond

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Fishing regulations in Belfast

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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 May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

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.

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FAQ about Belfast fishing

Anglers in Belfast, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Penobscot River, Silver Lake, Saint George River, Hancock County coastal water, and Megunticook Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Belfast, ME:

Largemouth bass - 4,212 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,944 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 515 reported catches
Brook trout - 413 reported catches
Striped bass - 306 reported catches

The latest Belfast, ME fishing reports are:

@ronedjan reported a nice Largemouth bass at Damariscotta Lake.
@Omarmiller8820 reported a nice Brook trout at Sheepscot Pond.
@TheGreggsFish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Damariscotta Lake.
@Omarmiller8820 reported a nice Largemouth bass at China Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Belfast, ME. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Belfast, ME was a 8 ft / 69 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jeremyglick at Narramissic River on August 24, 2019.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Belfast, ME was a 2 ft / 2.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @amisonrh8 at Brewer Lake on June 17, 2015.