Category: Fisheries
Brook Trout Protection – Blog Two
By Tim Obrey, Regional Fisheries Supervisor, Moosehead Lake Region We had two focal areas as we discussed the current Moosehead Lake brook trout fishery: At a minimum, we need to protect the large concentration of shore-spawning brook trout in the Lily…
View Full ArticleBrook Trout Protection – Blog One
By Tim Obrey, Regional Fisheries Supervisor, Moosehead Lake Region Seems like a lifetime ago, we were immersed in conversations about protecting the tremendous shore-spawning brook trout that have been so prevalent in the catch on Moosehead Lake. We ha…
View Full ArticleFish don’t enjoy heatwaves either…
By Director of Fisheries & Hatcheries Francis Brautigam Is this the new normal? No, I’m not talking about COVID-19, I’m talking about the abnormally warm and dry summer. Is this number three out of the last four years? Or is it four out of the la…
View Full ArticleNo More Sweat, Blood, and Tears – Youth Fishing Can Actually be Simple, Convenient and Comfortable
By Fisheries Biologist Wes Ashe In early May, I decided it was time to take my toddler son on a remote fishing trip. Greyson was a relatively proficient caster, earthworms no longer freaked him out, and he was big for his age. I was certain he was read…
View Full ArticleShould Anglers Catch and Release or Harvest Their Catch?
By Fisheries Resource Biologist Liz Thorndike When fishing, anglers are faced with many responsibilities. We’ve seen the signs at boat launches and been taught over generations to use the land responsibly, don’t move fish or plants from one water to th…
View Full ArticleWhen to be Concerned About Finding Dead Fish on Maine’s Lakes, Ponds, and Rivers this Summer
By Fish Pathologist David Russell Maine is renowned for its exceptional inland waters with over 6,000 high quality lakes and ponds, superb fish and wildlife habitat, and vast opportunities for year-round outdoor recreational activity. These natur…
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