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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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General info

Little River is a stream located in Washington County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Largemouth bass.

Location

45°08′29.2″N 67°44′37.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Little River, 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 Chain pickerel as of April 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open
A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters. 

No bag limit. No size limit.

Rivers, streams, brooks:

  • April 1 to August 15: Open to open water fishing.
  • August 16 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • 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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Regulations for

45°08′29.2″N 67°44′37.9″W
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Presque Isle

107.4 miles away

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FAQ about Little River fishing

the Little River is a stream located in Washington County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°08′29.2″N 67°44′37.9″W
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