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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

29 in Β· 3 lb

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

25 in Β· 5 lb

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General info

Back Cove is a part of an ocean located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass and Largemouth bass.

Location

43Β°52β€²20.3β€³N 69Β°52β€²24.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Back Cove, ME

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 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rochester

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Dover

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Portsmouth

72.4 miles away

Durham

73.9 miles away

Berlin

80.7 miles away

Laconia

82.7 miles away

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FAQ about Back Cove fishing

Back Cove is a part of an ocean located in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°52β€²20.3β€³N 69Β°52β€²24.2β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Back Cove by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
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