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Fishing in Ellsworth, ME

Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Ellsworth

Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
Brook trout
Brook trout
Yellow perch
Yellow perch

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Fallfish

Penobscot River Reservoir

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Brown trout

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Largemouth bass

Chemo Pond

18 in · 4 lb

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Brook trout

Indian Camp Brook

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Brook trout

Flanders Pond

13 in · 1 lb

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Brook trout

Morancy Pond

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Brook trout

9 in · 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Davis Pond

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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About Ellsworth fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ellsworth, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,277 catches for Smallmouth bass, 2,268 catches for Largemouth bass, and 526 catches for Chain pickerel.

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Fishing regulations in Ellsworth

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 16th, 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

44°35′4.9″N 68°29′15″W
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FAQ about Ellsworth fishing

Anglers in Ellsworth, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Graham Lake, Alamoosook Lake, Union River, Phillips Lake, and Hamilton Pond.
Most commonly caught species around Ellsworth, ME:
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