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Somes Sound

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Maine, United States

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Atlantic mackerel

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Atlantic pollock

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Atlantic mackerel

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Atlantic menhaden

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General info

Somes Sound is an estuary located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic mackerel, Atlantic pollock, and Cunner.

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44°19′17.8″N 68°18′31.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Somes Sound, 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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Veazie

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Rockland

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Bradley

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Old Town

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Corinna

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Waterville

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Augusta

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Hallowell

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Eastport

75.5 miles away

Calais

77.4 miles away

Brownville Junction

79.8 miles away

Bath

80.2 miles away

Mattawamkeag

82.7 miles away

North Anson

86.6 miles away

Brunswick

87.7 miles away

Lisbon Falls

89.3 miles away

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FAQ about Somes Sound fishing

Somes Sound is an estuary located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°19′17.8″N 68°18′31.3″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Somes Sound 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.
The most common species in Somes Sound are:
The latest Somes Sound fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Somes Sound, some of the species in season this May include: Black sea bass, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Atlantic halibut, and Haddock. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

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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