Fish Species

Striped bass populations in Maine and signs of recovery through stricter management plans and twenty to twenty eight inch fish.

Striped bass migration limits along the Maine coast explain how far north these fish travel toward Penobscot Bay and River.

Striped bass migration patterns explain why these fish do not spawn in Maine rivers, visiting instead for summer feeding.

Maine trophy smallmouth bass usually reach four to five pounds, while the Thompson Lake state record weighs eight pounds.

Notable striped bass catches along the Maine coast involve powerful fish exceeding thirty-five pounds or forty-five inches in length.

Maine lakes and rivers contain no established walleye populations, protecting native species like brook trout and landlocked salmon.

Maine lacks any officially recognized or naturally established muskellunge population, despite frequent angler rumors and confusion with pike.

White perch and yellow perch identification details help Maine anglers distinguish between these two fish species in lakes and rivers.

Yellow perch from Maine waters offers mild, sweet, and flaky white meat that makes a delicious pan-fried meal for anglers.

White perch from Sebago Lake provide a mild flavor and firm texture, offering a family meal for anglers catching them as bycatch.