BANGOR DAILY NEWS • December 18, 2022
Winter has not officially arrived, but Mainers who enjoy fishing on hard water are already at it. There is only a limited amount of ice on many of the state’s lakes and ponds — and none yet on a number of water bodies — but some avid anglers have been setting traps and catching fish in recent weeks. The best bet for anglers is to check with the Maine Warden Service, or someone who lives on or near the lake or pond you plan to visit, to find out about the latest ice conditions there. If there’s any doubt about ice thickness or safety, stay on shore and wait for another day.