BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 20, 2020
The state on Friday kicked off the open-water fishing season early and waived the requirement that an angler must have a recreational license. The order is effective immediately and will run through April 30, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. All waters that were slated to open April 1 are now legal to fish. The idea is to make it easier for Mainers to get outside and enjoy the outdoors during the COVID-19 outbreak, while following social distancing precautions.