BANGOR DAILY NEWS • March 9, 2024
Many ice fishermen have already turned their sights toward open water fishing, turkey hunting, boating or other spring activities. That’s because parts of Maine just experienced one of their shortest ice fishing seasons ever. There are still people who are finding fishable ice, especially in Aroostook County, western Maine and some parts of Moosehead Lake, but many longtime fishermen are putting away their fishing traps and getting out their open-water gear.