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Fishing in Caribou, ME

Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Caribou

Brook trout
Brook trout
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Yellow perch
Yellow perch
Fallfish
Fallfish

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Burbot

Long Lake

22 in · 3 lb

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Burbot

Long Lake

23 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Long Lake

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Brook trout

Cross Lake

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Long Lake

24 in · 4 lb

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Long Lake

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Burbot

Long Lake

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Burbot

Long Lake

23 in · 3 lb

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Long Lake

20 in · 3 lb

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

Long Lake

19 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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About Caribou fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Caribou, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 131 catches for Brook trout, 55 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 53 catches for Landlocked atlantic salmon.

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Fishing regulations in Caribou

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 Brook trout as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brook trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

6"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5
A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters. 

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. General law length and bag limits apply, except daily bag limit one landlocked salmon and one brook trout.
  • 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, bag limit = 2 brook trout, splake, or arctic charr (in total)

See here for site specific regulations

Salvelinus fontinalis, brookie, coaster, speckled trout

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46°51′58.3″N 67°59′31.2″W
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FAQ about Caribou fishing

Anglers in Caribou, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Aroostook River, Saint John River, Monson Pond, Limestone Stream, and Prestile Stream.
Most commonly caught species around Caribou, ME:
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The biggest Brook trout (by length) reported in Caribou, ME was a 2 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @connorlamoreau at Aroostook River on October 7, 2021.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Caribou, ME was a 2 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Naturemanjohn at Evans Brook on July 1, 2025.
The biggest Landlocked atlantic salmon (by length) reported in Caribou, ME was a 2 ft / 7.2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jaydemeader at Long Lake on May 28, 2019.

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