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Stillwater River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Maine, United States

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Fallfish

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Stillwater River is a stream located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Chain pickerel, and Largemouth bass.

Location

44°56′5.6″N 68°41′29.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Stillwater 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Smallmouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Smallmouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

2

North Zone: no bag limit, no size limit

South Zone: bag limit = 2 bass; No minimum length. Only 1 bass may exceed 14-inches total length.

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.
  • 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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44°56′5.6″N 68°41′29.5″W
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FAQ about Stillwater River fishing

the Stillwater River is a stream located in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°56′5.6″N 68°41′29.5″W
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