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Kelly Rapids

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Maine, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Muskellunge

32 in · 5 lb

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Lake char

24 in · 4 lb

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Lake char

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Lake char

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12 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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General info

Kelly Rapids is a stream located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lake char, Brook trout, and Muskellunge.

Location

47°25′26″N 69°04′55.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Kelly Rapids, 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 Lake char as of April 15th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Lake char

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Min size

18"

Measurement

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. General law length and bag limits apply.
  • 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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Very good

Salvelinus namaycush

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47°25′26″N 69°04′55.2″W
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FAQ about Kelly Rapids fishing

the Kelly Rapids is a stream located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
47°25′26″N 69°04′55.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Kelly Rapids 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 Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Kelly Rapids are:
  • Lake char - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Muskellunge - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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