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2009 Atlantic Salmon Recreational Fishery Cancelled

April 29, 2009

ATTENTION ATLANTIC SALMON ANGLERS:

Due to the pending Endangered Species Act listing of Atlantic Salmon in the Penobscot, Kennebec and Androscoggin Rivers, the Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Marine Resources and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, have cancelled the 2009 May catch and release fishery on the Penobscot River in Veazie and Eddington.

Any member of the public who purchased licenses for the May fishery will receive a full refund. Further Information will be posted on the Department of Marine Resources website.

 

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