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Saint John River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maine, United States

4.3·1515 catches

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Tiger muskellunge

45 in · 33 lb 1 oz

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Smallmouth bass

22 in · 6 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Redbreast sunfish

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Smallmouth bass

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Yellow perch

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General info

Saint John River is a stream located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, and Striped bass.

Location

46°19′14.1″N 67°32′52.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Saint John 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.

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Fredericton

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Vanceboro

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Grand Isle

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Calais

83.4 miles away

Quispamsis

98.5 miles away

Brownville Junction

98.9 miles away

Eastport

100.5 miles away

Saint John

100.9 miles away

Bradley

110.3 miles away

Old Town

110.5 miles away

Veazie

116.7 miles away

Bangor

119.1 miles away

Brewer

120.7 miles away

Jonesport

123.5 miles away

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124.5 miles away

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127.3 miles away

Ellsworth

128.3 miles away

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FAQ about Saint John River fishing

📍 Where is the Saint John River located?
the Saint John River is a stream located in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
46°19′14.1″N 67°32′52.1″W
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🎣 Where on the Saint John River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Saint John River 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 the Saint John River?
The most common species in the Saint John River are:
📢 What are the latest Saint John River fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Saint John River?

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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