🐟 What fish can you catch in Rangeley?

Most commonly caught species around Rangeley , ME : Smallmouth bass - 375 reported catches Brook trout - 257 reported catches Fallfish - 150 reported catches Yellow perch - 134 reported catches Chain pickerel - 79 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rangeley fishing reports?

The latest Rangeley , ME fishing reports are: @jadenpinto reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rapid River . @LiamWC5 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Cold Stream . @ADaniello reported a nice Brown bullhead . @ADaniello reported a nice Green sunfish . .

Fishing in Rangeley, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rangeley, Maine?

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

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Rangeley

Latest Rangeley fishing reports

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

Lake char

22 in · 4 lb

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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.

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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.

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Micropterus dolomieui

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.

Most commonly caught species around Rangeley, ME:

Smallmouth bass - 375 reported catches
Brook trout - 257 reported catches
Fallfish - 150 reported catches
Yellow perch - 134 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 79 reported catches

The latest Rangeley, ME fishing reports are:

@jadenpinto reported a nice Chain pickerel at Rapid River.
@LiamWC5 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Cold Stream.
@ADaniello reported a nice Brown bullhead.
@ADaniello reported a nice Green sunfish.

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