🐟 What fish can you catch in South Portland?

Most commonly caught species around South Portland , ME : Largemouth bass - 9,198 reported catches Striped bass - 3,372 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,893 reported catches Yellow perch - 1,265 reported catches Brook trout - 1,138 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Portland fishing reports?

The latest South Portland , ME fishing reports are: @Reel_une reported a nice Common carp at Back Bay . @farrell-daniel reported a nice Brook trout at Mousam Lake . @Bassslayerrrrr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Range Pond . @Des-Charlie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saco River Reservoir . @romanlopes reported a nice Brook trout at Elmer Brook . .

Fishing in South Portland, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Portland, Maine?

Anglers in South Portland , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Phillips Spring , Great Pond , Highland Lake , Big Ledge Brook , Harraseeket River .

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in South Portland

Latest South Portland fishing reports

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Common carp

Back Bay

27 in · 13 lb

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Brook trout

Mousam Lake

9 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Middle Range Pond

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Largemouth bass

Saco River Reservoir

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Brook trout

Elmer Brook

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Yellow perch

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Smallmouth bass

Tucker Brook

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Tucker Brook

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Smallmouth bass

Tucker Brook

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Fishing regulations in South Portland

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 species as of May 5, 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 South Portland fishing

Anglers in South Portland, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Phillips Spring, Great Pond, Highland Lake, Big Ledge Brook, and Harraseeket River.

Most commonly caught species around South Portland, ME:

Largemouth bass - 9,198 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,372 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,893 reported catches
Yellow perch - 1,265 reported catches
Brook trout - 1,138 reported catches

The latest South Portland, ME fishing reports are:

@Reel_une reported a nice Common carp at Back Bay.
@farrell-daniel reported a nice Brook trout at Mousam Lake.
@Bassslayerrrrr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Middle Range Pond.
@Des-Charlie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Saco River Reservoir.
@romanlopes reported a nice Brook trout at Elmer Brook.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for South Portland, 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: