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Lily Pond

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Maine, United States

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Yellow perch

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Brown bullhead

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General info

Lily Pond is a lake located in Somerset County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Yellow perch, and Brown bullhead.

Location

45°00′57″N 69°52′10.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Lily Pond, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Chain pickerel

Chain pickerel

Regulation boundaryMaine State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

ME Illegal Fishing

Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish other than with a single baited hook and line, artificial flies or artificial lures and spinners. This does not apply to hook and line smelt fishing. All other rules and regulations governing the taking of smelt apply.Use of gaff is unlawful.Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net, trap, set line or drop net on or adjacent to any of the inland waters of Maine. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish with a grapnel, spear, spear gun, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap, or set lines. Unless otherwise provided by rule, the number of lines an angler may fish at any one time is limited to two lines while open water fishing and five lines while ice fishing. At no time may an angler fish with more than five lines. 

ME Removal of Head and Tail

It is unlawful to alter the length of landlocked salmon, trout, togue, lake whitefish, and bass unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking. It is unlawful to possess or transport fish dressed in such a manner that the species of fish cannot be identified; unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking (smoking does not constitute cooking).

ME Snagging

It is unlawful to fish for any fish, except suckers, by snagging.

ME Explosives and Chemicals

It is unlawful to take or destroy any fish by use of an explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance. 

ME Live Baitfish

In the North Zone: Use or possession of LIVE FISH as bait is PROHIBITED. The use of all other legal forms of bait (including worms and dead baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED. In the South Zone: Use of all legal forms of bait (including live baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED.

Required licenses
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. 
Additional information
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 ZoneJanuary 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Esox niger
Season open: year-round
Yellow perch

Yellow perch

Regulation boundaryMaine State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

ME Illegal Fishing

Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish other than with a single baited hook and line, artificial flies or artificial lures and spinners. This does not apply to hook and line smelt fishing. All other rules and regulations governing the taking of smelt apply.Use of gaff is unlawful.Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to possess any grapnel, trawl, weir, seine, gill net, trap, set line or drop net on or adjacent to any of the inland waters of Maine. Except as otherwise provided, it is unlawful to fish with a grapnel, spear, spear gun, trawl, weir, gaff, seine, gill net, trap, or set lines. Unless otherwise provided by rule, the number of lines an angler may fish at any one time is limited to two lines while open water fishing and five lines while ice fishing. At no time may an angler fish with more than five lines. 

ME Removal of Head and Tail

It is unlawful to alter the length of landlocked salmon, trout, togue, lake whitefish, and bass unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking. It is unlawful to possess or transport fish dressed in such a manner that the species of fish cannot be identified; unless the fish are being prepared for immediate cooking (smoking does not constitute cooking).

ME Snagging

It is unlawful to fish for any fish, except suckers, by snagging.

ME Explosives and Chemicals

It is unlawful to take or destroy any fish by use of an explosive, poisonous or stupefying substance. 

ME Live Baitfish

In the North Zone: Use or possession of LIVE FISH as bait is PROHIBITED. The use of all other legal forms of bait (including worms and dead baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED. In the South Zone: Use of all legal forms of bait (including live baitfish/smelts), artificial lures, and artificial flies is PERMITTED.

Required licenses
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. 
Additional information
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 ZoneJanuary 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Perca flavescens
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FAQ about Lily Pond fishing

📍 Where is Lily Pond located?
Lily Pond is a lake located in Somerset County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°00′57″N 69°52′10.2″W
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🎣 Where on Lily Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lily Pond 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 Lily Pond?
The most common species in Lily Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Lily Pond fishing reports?
The latest Lily Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Lily Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at Lily Pond, some of the species in season this October include: Black sea bass, Atlantic cod, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Haddock. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lily Pond?

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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