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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Saddleback Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel and Largemouth bass.

Location

44°58′10.1″N 70°33′36″W
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Fishing regulations at Saddleback 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Chain pickerel as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open
A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters. 

No bag limit. No size limit.

Rivers, streams, brooks:

  • April 1 to August 15: Open to open water fishing.
  • August 16 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • 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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Regulations for

44°58′10.1″N 70°33′36″W
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Cities nearby

Rangeley

4.3 miles away

Kingfield

19.6 miles away

North Anson

33.3 miles away

Chisholm

37.6 miles away

Bethel

40.6 miles away

Beecher Falls

45.7 miles away

West Stewartstown

47.5 miles away

Berlin

47.9 miles away

Turner

51.3 miles away

South Paris

51.9 miles away

Waterville

52.9 miles away

Groveton

53.4 miles away

Greene

57.7 miles away

Hallowell

59.5 miles away

Augusta

59.9 miles away

Sabattus

62.7 miles away

Auburn

63.0 miles away

Corinna

63.5 miles away

Lewiston

63.6 miles away

Lunenburg

65.4 miles away

Gardiner

65.7 miles away

Island Pond

65.8 miles away

Gilman

68.5 miles away

North Conway

69.8 miles away

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FAQ about Saddleback Lake fishing

Saddleback Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°58′10.1″N 70°33′36″W
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