Little Southwest Branch Saint John River
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Fishing regulations at Little Southwest Branch Saint John River, 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 Lake char as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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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FAQ about Little Southwest Branch Saint John River fishing
- Lake char - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @EricTheBassWarrior reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @danwoods5933 reported a nice Striped bass.
- @jmaurice5311 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @PhilSavard007 reported a nice Lake char.
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