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Where to Fish Along Maine's Coast

The following section includes information about and directions to many of Maine's saltwater boat ramp and shore fishing sites. All tidal water boat ramps that have received State assistance are listed here, along with many municipal and some privately owned facilities. 

During the compilation of this section, State agencies, town offices, harbor masters, marine patrol officers and private businesses were contacted, as well as staff physically investigating many sites, in an attempt to collect the most current and relevant information. Most Maine coastal towns have some sort of public town landing, some of which were not included here due to space limitations. Other sites were omitted at the request or suggestion of a town, owner, or regional officer. 

This section looks at the coast in three sections: western, midcoast, and downeast. Maps shown are for general reference; more detailed road maps and navigation charts should be consulted for land or water navigating, respectively. 

Note: Strong currents can be found around river mouths, within rivers and along shores, with tidal effects magnifying currents as one heads downeast. Anglers and boaters should always exercise caution when on or along Maine's tidal waters. Also, please respect all public and private property! 

Select a coastal region below to see summary of those fishing spots.

 

From Kittery to Cape Elizabeth	From South Portland to Blue Hill		From Ellsworth to Calais
South Berwick	South Portland	Bristol area	Ellsworth
Eliot	Portland	Waldoboro	Trenton
Kittery	Falmouth	Thomaston	Mount Desert Island
York / York Harbor	Yarmouth	St. George area	Lamoine
Ogunquit	Freeport	South Thomaston	Gouldsboro
Wells	Brunswick	Rockland	Addison
Kennebunk / Kennebunkport	Harpswell	Rockport	Jonesport
Cape Porpoise	Augusta / Chelsea	Lincolnville	Machias
Saco / Biddeford	Hallowell	Northport	Lubec
Old Orchard Beach	Gardiner / Randolph	Belfast	Milbridge / Harrington
Scarborough	Richmond	Searsport	Edmunds Township / Eastport
Cape Elizabeth	Bowdoinham	Stockton Springs	Perry
	Bath	Hampden / Franfort	Robbinston / Calais
	Phippsburg	Eddington / Brewer
	Wiscasset	Orrington / Verona
	Boothbay	Penobscot
	Damariscotta	Blue Hill

 

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