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Munsungan Lake

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Maine, United States

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

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Lake char

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Lake char

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Atlantic salmon

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Landlocked atlantic salmon

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General info

Munsungan Lake is a lake located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Lake char, Landlocked atlantic salmon, and Atlantic salmon.

Location

46°23′5.6″N 68°59′57″W
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Fishing regulations at Munsungan Lake, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Lake char

Lake char

Regulation boundaryMaine State Waters
Bag limit2

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size18" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

ME Illegal Fishing

Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish other than with a single baited hook and line, artificial flies or artificial lures and spinners. This does not apply to hook and line smelt fishing. All other rules and regulations governing the taking of smelt apply.Use of gaff is unlawful.Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net, trap, set line or drop net on or adjacent to any of the inland waters of Maine. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish with a grapnel, spear, spear gun, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap, or set lines. Unless otherwise provided by rule, the number of lines an angler may fish at any one time is limited to two lines while open water fishing and five lines while ice fishing. At no time may an angler fish with more than five lines. 

ME Removal of Head and Tail

It is unlawful to alter the length of landlocked salmon, trout, togue, lake whitefish, and bass unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking. It is unlawful to possess or transport fish dressed in such a manner that the species of fish cannot be identified; unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking (smoking does not constitute cooking).

ME Snagging

It is unlawful to fish for any fish, except suckers, by snagging.

ME Explosives and Chemicals

It is unlawful to take or destroy any fish by use of an explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance. 

ME Live Baitfish

In the North Zone: Use or possession of LIVE FISH as bait is PROHIBITED. The use of all other legal forms of bait (including worms and dead baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED. In the South Zone: Use of all legal forms of bait (including live baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED.

Additional information
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 ZoneJanuary 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.See here for site specific regulations
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Salvelinus namaycush
Species prohibited
Atlantic salmon

Atlantic salmon

Regulation boundaryMaine State Waters

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Required licenses
Atlantic salmon are a critically endangered species, and therefore, it is unlawful to fish for them.
Additional information
It is unlawful to angle, take or possess any Atlantic salmon from all Maine waters (including coastal waters). Any salmon incidentally caught, must be released immediately, alive and uninjured. At no time should the Atlantic salmon be removed from the water. If an Atlantic salmon is incidentally captured, you must release it alive at once. The best way to do this is: Avoid removing the fish from the water, and release the fish as quickly as possible. If the hook can easily be removed, do so quickly and release the fish. If the hook cannot be easily removed, cut the line as close to the hook as possible and release the fish. For more information, visit NOAA Fisheries Service at Atlantic Salmon.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo salar
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FAQ about Munsungan Lake fishing

📍 Where is Munsungan Lake located?
Munsungan Lake is a lake located in Piscataquis County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°23′5.6″N 68°59′57″W
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🎣 Where on Munsungan Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Munsungan Lake 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.
🐟 What species are in Munsungan Lake?
The most common species in Munsungan Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Munsungan Lake fishing reports?
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🗓️ What species are in season at Munsungan Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Munsungan Lake, some of the species in season this October include: Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Haddock. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Munsungan Lake?

Fishing in Maine requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual, short-term, and combination permits, available online or at licensed agents.

In Maine, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 70 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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