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Maine offers landlocked salmon, brook trout and smallmouth in lakes and rivers that respond strongly to the spring turnover and fall cooling.
Penobscot River · Pushaw Lake
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Index scores and water-temperature estimates are our own derivation from that data.
The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in Maine vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, Maine's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Bangor is August — 76% of its days rate Good or better — and March is the weakest at 7%. That is roughly 115 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in Maine and every other state's month-by-month table.
Maine offers landlocked salmon, brook trout and smallmouth in lakes and rivers that respond strongly to the spring turnover and fall cooling. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the Maine wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a Maine fishing license. Buy through the Maine state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.