🐟 What fish can you catch in Waterville?

Most commonly caught species around Waterville , ME : Largemouth bass - 7,214 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,334 reported catches Chain pickerel - 674 reported catches Northern pike - 611 reported catches Black crappie - 572 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waterville fishing reports?

The latest Waterville , ME fishing reports are: @Mainefishbum reported a nice Common mudpuppy . @Mainefishbum reported a nice Northern pike . @Mainefishbum reported a nice Northern pike . @Mainefishbum reported a nice Splake . @Mainefishbum reported a nice Lake char . .

Fishing in Waterville, ME

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waterville, Maine?

Anglers in Waterville , ME recommend these top fishing spots: Webber Pond , Kennebec River Reservoir , China Lake , East Pond , Messalonskee Lake .

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

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Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Waterville

Latest Waterville fishing reports

Common mudpuppy

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Splake

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Lake char

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Black crappie

Potters Brook

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Black crappie

Potters Brook

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Black crappie

Potters Brook

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Black crappie

Potters Brook

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Northern pike

Torsey Lake

39 in · 12 lb

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Fishing regulations in Waterville

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 Largemouth bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth 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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

44°32′38.8″N 69°39′44.6″W

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FAQ about Waterville fishing

Anglers in Waterville, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Webber Pond, Kennebec River Reservoir, China Lake, East Pond, and Messalonskee Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Waterville, ME:

Largemouth bass - 7,214 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,334 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 674 reported catches
Northern pike - 611 reported catches
Black crappie - 572 reported catches

The latest Waterville, ME fishing reports are:

@Mainefishbum reported a nice Common mudpuppy.
@Mainefishbum reported a nice Northern pike.
@Mainefishbum reported a nice Northern pike.
@Mainefishbum reported a nice Splake.
@Mainefishbum reported a nice Lake char.

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