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Fishing in Calais, ME

Maine, United States

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Chain pickerel

Round Lake

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Largemouth bass

Patrick Lake

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Largemouth bass

Gooch Brook

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Largemouth bass

Dennis Stream

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Dennis Stream

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Rainbow trout

28 in · 7 lb 8 oz

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Tench

New Brook

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Chain pickerel

Bearce Lake

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Chain pickerel

Bearce Lake

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Brown Cove

25 in · 3 lb

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About Calais fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Calais, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 799 catches for Smallmouth bass, 226 catches for Largemouth bass, and 167 catches for Chain pickerel.

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Fishing regulations in Calais

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth 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

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Regulations for

45°08′2.4″N 67°13′26.4″W
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FAQ about Calais fishing

Anglers in Calais, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Meddybemps Lake, Goldsmiths Lake, Pleasant Lake, Wheaton Lake, and Round Lake.
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