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Fishing regulations at Basin Pond, ME
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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 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
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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.
Micropterus nigricans
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FAQ about Basin Pond fishing
- Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Splake - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @buck.trevor reported a nice Splake.
- @ErikFitzsimmons reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ErikFitzsimmons reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ErikFitzsimmons reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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