🐟 What fish can you catch in Bethel?

Most commonly caught species around Bethel , ME : Largemouth bass - 2,815 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,520 reported catches Brook trout - 515 reported catches Chain pickerel - 482 reported catches Yellow perch - 359 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bethel fishing reports?

The latest Bethel , ME fishing reports are: @yvonnemacmilla-kittredge reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitney Pond . @Fri13thjae reported a nice Brook trout at Carsley Brook . @jadenpinto reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rapid River . @gs4232 reported a nice Brook trout at Sunday River . @j__croc207 reported a nice Landlocked atlantic salmon at Pleasant Pond . .

Fishing in Bethel, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bethel, Maine?

Anglers in Bethel , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Androscoggin River , North Pond , Papoose Pond , Swift River , North Pond .

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Bethel

Latest Bethel fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Whitney Pond

length · weight

Brook trout

Carsley Brook

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Rapid River

length · weight

Brook trout

Sunday River

length · weight

Landlocked atlantic salmon

Pleasant Pond

length · weight

Landlocked atlantic salmon

Eastman Brook

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Worthley Pond

23 in · 5 lb

Rainbow trout

Worthley Pond

23 in · 5 lb

Brown bullhead

length · weight

Green sunfish

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Bethel

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.

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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.

See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°24′13.7″N 70°47′10.7″W

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FAQ about Bethel fishing

Anglers in Bethel, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Androscoggin River, North Pond, Papoose Pond, Swift River, and North Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Bethel, ME:

Largemouth bass - 2,815 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,520 reported catches
Brook trout - 515 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 482 reported catches
Yellow perch - 359 reported catches

The latest Bethel, ME fishing reports are:

@yvonnemacmilla-kittredge reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitney Pond.
@Fri13thjae reported a nice Brook trout at Carsley Brook.
@jadenpinto reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rapid River.
@gs4232 reported a nice Brook trout at Sunday River.
@j__croc207 reported a nice Landlocked atlantic salmon at Pleasant Pond.

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