Maine fishing guides and officials across New England report there was greater interest in fishing in 2020, and some anticipate it will remain that way this year.
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Fishing derby in Canaan kicks off weeklong Somerset SnowFest
SnowFest includes a series of activities, including the only equestrian skijoring race in the Northeast which involves a horse and rider pulling a snowboarder or an Alpine skier down a 1,000-foot track of gates and jumps.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Removing 4 Brookfield Renewable dams would revive lower Kennebec, at-risk species
The fate of Atlantic salmon in the U.S. depends on restoring them in the Kennebec. Razing these dams would give the species its best chance at survival.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, Sports
Regulators will expand recreational cod fishing off New England
NOAA is also expanding the open season for haddock, another sport fish found off New England.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
New state boat launch, accessible family fishing area approved for Togus Pond in Augusta
In a Zoom meeting Tuesday, numerous Togus Pond property owners objected to the project due to the potential for increased boat traffic and milfoil from launch users.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Docks quiet for now, Maine marinas make plans to stay afloat
Maine’s recreational boating industry entering uncharted waters this season with new rules necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Maine fishing guides brace for rough waters ahead
Registered Maine Guides expect the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak to take a toll on their business and have a ripple effect on smaller towns.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Few fishermen venture to Sebago on Opening Day amid virus outbreak
On the traditional start of the fishing season, some anglers were confused about whether they can continue to fish in light of the governor’s ‘stay-at-home’ order. They can.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Fishing is free in Maine through April
State officials suspend fishing license requirements in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
George Smith: There’s no excuse not to get outdoors
It’s confounding that nearly half of all Americans do not participate in outdoor recreation.