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Fishing Derbies
The Department is resuming the issuance of bass tournament and fishing derby permits, which were temporarily suspended due to public health concerns related to the pandemic. New operational guidelines will be incorporated as conditions of permit issuance.
Upcoming Open Water and Ice Fishing Derbies
| Date(s) | Sponsor/Contact Information | Water/Town/Weigh-In |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 & 12, 2020 | Sponsor: Island Falls Lakes Association Contact: Gary Pankratz 936-558-8463 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Mattawamkeag Lake and Pleasant Pond/ Island Falls Weigh-in: Big Valley Sno-Club Rt. 2 Island Falls Total Cash Prize Amount: $1000.00 |
| July 25, 2020 | Sponsor: Town of Howland Contact: Priscilla Clark 207-447-7277 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Piscataquis and Penobscot Rivers in Howland Weigh-in: Old Tannery Park Total Cash Prize Amount: $350.00 |
| August 7-9, 2020 | Sponsor: Fort Kent International Muskie Contact: Dennis Cyr 207-834-3862 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Fish River, Beau Lake, Cross Lake, Glazier Lake, Saint Francis River, Allagash River, Little and Big Black Rivers, Depot Stream, Baker Lake and Little Saint John Lake Weigh-in: Fort Kent Total Cash Prize Amount: $8500.00 |
| August 15, 2020 | Sponsor: Balch Lake Maine Contact: Steve Moscaritolo 978-835-5821 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Balch Pond/ West Newfield Weigh-in: n/a Total Cash Prize Amount: None |
| August 30 2020 | Sponsor: HMH Vises: Maineflyfish.com Contact: Jonathan Larrabee 207-729-5200 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Penobscot River from Lincoln to Oldtown Weigh-in: Point Passadumkeag River Cabins Total Cash Prize Amount: $1000.00 |
| August 1-30 2020 | Sponsor: Special Olympics Maine Contact: Mike Littlefield 207-879-0489 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: All Legal waters Statewide Weigh-in: Virtual Weigh in Total Cash Prize Amount: $1000.00 |
| September 12 & 13 2020 | Sponsor: Sebago Lake Anglers Association Contact: Robert Chapin 207-655-1028 |
Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Sebago Lake/ Casco, Naples, Standish, Windham, and Raymond Weigh-in: Point Sebago Resort Total Cash Prize Amount: $2485.00 |