TIMES RECORD • September 4, 2024
Recreational fishing is a big industry in Maine, where there are numerous waterways both salty and fresh that are home to a variety of species. Many of these species even overlap their habitats, spending part of their life in fresh water and part in salty. These sea-run fish include everything from shad and salmon to eel, herring, trout and even sturgeon. There’s a whole separate set of regulations and information for striped bass. The most important thing to know is not the types of fish, but that you must register with the DMR as a saltwater angler. Aside from making oneself legal, another reason to go to the recreational fishing section of the DMR’s website, is to learn more about where different species live and where you can access the water to try to catch them. ~ Susan Olcott