Fishing Details for
Acadia National Park

Cold-Water Fishing:

Motors over 10 horsepower are prohibited on:

Internal Combustion engines are prohibited on:

Warm-Water Fishing

Motors over 10 horsepower are prohibited on:

Internal Combustion engines are prohibited on:

There is no horsepower limit on:

Ice Fishing

The ice fishing season generally lasts from January 1 to March 31. Check the State of Maine Ice Fishing Regulations handbook for exact dates and possession and size limits. Many of the larger ponds and lakes in the park are popular locations for ice fishing. Please be cautious on frozen bodies of water and ensure that ice thickness is sufficient to support your weight.

Ocean Fishing

A license is not required to fish in the ocean. There are, however, safety concerns when ocean fishing. Be cautious of surf conditions. Sudden waves can wash the shore and sweep you out to sea. Watch your footing; seaweed and algae-covered rocks are extremely slippery. Two ocean fishing areas in the park include:

Sargent Drive, Somes Sound
Mackerel and bluefish (when running, periodically in mid-July, August, September) striped bass (July, August, September).

Frazer Point, Schoodic Peninsula
Mackerel (when running, periodically in mid-July, August, September).