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Fishing in Rangeley, ME

Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Rangeley

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

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Chain pickerel

Rapid River

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Rainbow trout

Cold Stream

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Echo Cove

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Brown bullhead

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Green sunfish

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Brook trout

Beaver Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Brook trout

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Chain pickerel

Ellis Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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Lake char

22 in · 4 lb

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About Rangeley fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Rangeley, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 375 catches for Smallmouth bass, 257 catches for Brook trout, and 150 catches for Fallfish.

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Fishing regulations in Rangeley

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°57′51.5″N 70°38′48.1″W
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FAQ about Rangeley fishing

Anglers in Rangeley, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Mooselookmeguntic Lake, Dodge Pond, Rangeley Lake, Haley Pond, and City Cove.
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