🐟 What fish can you catch in Ellsworth?

Most commonly caught species around Ellsworth , ME : Smallmouth bass - 2,277 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,268 reported catches Chain pickerel - 526 reported catches Brook trout - 320 reported catches Yellow perch - 245 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Ellsworth fishing reports?

The latest Ellsworth , ME fishing reports are: @jamesdoucette reported a nice Fallfish at Penobscot River Reservoir . @Fishgod54 reported a nice Brown trout . @kaydindavis reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chemo Pond . @lukasoakes reported a nice Brook trout at Indian Camp Brook . @Carterpinkham3 reported a nice Brook trout at Flanders Pond . .

Fishing in Ellsworth, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Ellsworth, Maine?

Anglers in Ellsworth , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Graham Lake , Alamoosook Lake , Union River , Phillips Lake , Hamilton Pond .

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Ellsworth

Latest Ellsworth fishing reports

Fallfish

Penobscot River Reservoir

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chemo Pond

18 in · 4 lb

Brook trout

Indian Camp Brook

length · weight

Brook trout

Flanders Pond

13 in · 1 lb

Brook trout

Morancy Pond

length · weight

Brook trout

9 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

15 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Davis Pond

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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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.

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Smallmouth 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

Micropterus dolomieui

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:

Smallmouth bass - 2,277 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,268 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 526 reported catches
Brook trout - 320 reported catches
Yellow perch - 245 reported catches

The latest Ellsworth, ME fishing reports are:

@jamesdoucette reported a nice Fallfish at Penobscot River Reservoir.
@Fishgod54 reported a nice Brown trout.
@kaydindavis reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chemo Pond.
@lukasoakes reported a nice Brook trout at Indian Camp Brook.
@Carterpinkham3 reported a nice Brook trout at Flanders Pond.

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