Category: Fisheries
An Undetected Fish Invasion
By Wes Ashe, Fisheries Resource Biologist, Belgrade Lakes Region Fish invasions are often overwhelming to native ecosystems – altering the species assemblage, changing the insect community and forage base, and devastating native fish populations. Most …
View Full ArticleVoluntary Angler Books: Citizen science to help fisheries biologists in Maine
By Tim Obrey, Fisheries Resource Supervisor, Moosehead Lake Region Maine anglers are really passionate about fishing. Not only do they love to fish, but they love to learn about fishing and fish management. They want to know what we do and how we…
View Full ArticleEvery Fall Nature Calls
By Fisheries Biologist Liz Thorndike Every fall, MDIFW fisheries biologists make their way to the banks of the Kennebago River, specifically to a place called Steep Bank Pool. The pool is known by many as a great place to fish or simply eat lunch and w…
View Full Article30 Ways to help conserve Maine’s fisheries – MDIFW Bicentennial Celebration
By Fisheries Section Supervisor Joe Overlock Our beautiful state is turning 200 this year! But Maine wouldn’t be “Maine” without our fish, wildlife, and recreation opportunities… Celebrate with us by learning 200 ways YOU can help con…
View Full ArticleNew Year’s Resolution: Eat more Lake Trout
By Fisheries Biologist Jacob Scoville I’m guilty as charged. When fishing for lake trout (or as us Mainers call them, togue), I almost always release small fish back into the depths without even the thought of keeping any. My subconscious is proba…
View Full ArticleHow Anglers Harvested Their Way to Bigger Salmon at Lake Saint George
By Regional Fisheries Biologist Jason Seiders Lake Saint George is certainly one of the most picturesque waters in the central Maine region. In addition to beautiful scenery, it boasts some of the best water quality and landlocked salmon habitat in the…
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