🐟 What fish can you catch in Sanford?

Most commonly caught species around Sanford , ME : Largemouth bass - 13,282 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,185 reported catches Striped bass - 2,964 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,426 reported catches Brook trout - 1,057 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sanford fishing reports?

The latest Sanford , ME fishing reports are: @Troutmaster42 reported a nice Black crappie . @Shnurp reported a nice Bluegill at Willand Pond . @Troutmaster42 reported a nice Black crappie . @NOB84me reported a nice Chain pickerel at Ayers Pond . @NOB84me reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ayers Pond . .

Fishing in Sanford, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sanford, Maine?

Anglers in Sanford , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Roberts Pond , Mousam Lake , Number One Pond , Saco River Reservoir , Bunganut Pond .

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Sanford

Latest Sanford fishing reports

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Black crappie

16 in · 2 lb 2 oz

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Bluegill

Willand Pond

11 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

14 in · 2 lb

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17 hours ago

Chain pickerel

Ayers Pond

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20 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Ayers Pond

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Largemouth bass

Ayers Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Ayers Pond

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Black crappie

Ayers Pond

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21 hours ago

Smallmouth bass

Ayers Pond

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Sanford

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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 species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Sanford fishing

Anglers in Sanford, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Roberts Pond, Mousam Lake, Number One Pond, Saco River Reservoir, and Bunganut Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Sanford, ME:

Largemouth bass - 13,282 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,185 reported catches
Striped bass - 2,964 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,426 reported catches
Brook trout - 1,057 reported catches

The latest Sanford, ME fishing reports are:

@Troutmaster42 reported a nice Black crappie.
@Shnurp reported a nice Bluegill at Willand Pond.
@Troutmaster42 reported a nice Black crappie.
@NOB84me reported a nice Chain pickerel at Ayers Pond.
@NOB84me reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Ayers Pond.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Sanford, ME. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: