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By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Ice anglers are excited about getting out on Maine’s frozen lakes and ponds, but make sure you check conditions before venturing out this month. The January fishing reports from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife list several small bodies of water that typically freeze first, but it is up to anglers to test for ice safety before heading onto the ice as warm temperatures have not been conducive to good ice formation.

By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff Many sportsmen have pulled out their shotgun, bow and arrow or rifle as the fall hunting season moves into full swing. However, those outdoor enthusiasts who prefer wetting a line know that this can be a great season to continue fishing.

increase font size Some of the best fishing days of the year are approaching – get your rods, lures, and flies ready! Read Article For many anglers, ice-out is a favorite time to fish for landlocked salmon and lake trout, while others wait for the streams and rivers to warm up before casting a line. The old saying that the trout bite when “the leaves on the alders are as big as a mouse’s ear” is still several weeks away in most parts of the state, but for those who just can’t wait any longer (and we don’t blame you!), we have a few suggested places and tips to try. In some parts ...

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife schedules virtual presentations Contributed • April 14, 2021 Join Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife fisheries and wildlife biologists for the following live presentations on the MDIFW YouTube page. Contributing Your Wildlife Observations 7 p. Join Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife fisheries and wildlife biologists for the following live presentations on the MDIFW YouTube page. Contributing Your Wildlife Observations 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 20. There are many ways you can submit your everyday observations ab...