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Fishing regulations at Penobscot River Reservoir, 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 Smallmouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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.
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FAQ about Penobscot River Reservoir fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 7 members reported to have caught this fish
- American eel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @kaydinreed reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @michael.curtiscook reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @ningersoll reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @zacharyprice reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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