• Fishing Forecast: Maine's Atlantic Coasts and Ice Fishing Hotspots for February 15, 2025

  • Feb 15 2025
  • Durée: 3 min
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Fishing Forecast: Maine's Atlantic Coasts and Ice Fishing Hotspots for February 15, 2025

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on the fishing scene in and around the Atlantic Ocean in Maine, specifically for today, February 15, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the tides. For those of you planning to hit the waters around Bar Harbor, here are the tide times for today: High tide is at 00:17 AM and again at 12:31 PM, with heights of 10.7 ft and 10.98 ft respectively. The low tides are at 6:25 AM and 6:46 PM, with heights of 0.43 ft and 0.26 ft[2].

    The weather is looking crisp, with a cold snap that's been lingering, making the ice fishing conditions in northern Maine quite favorable. However, if you're heading out to the coastal areas, be prepared for chilly winds and possibly some light snow flurries, given the recent snowfall.

    Sunrise today is at 6:32 AM, and sunset will be at 5:02 PM, giving you a good window to get out and catch some fish.

    Now, let's dive into the fish activity. For those interested in deep-sea fishing, the western Gulf of Maine has some regulations to keep in mind. The recreational total quota for cod is set at 99 metric tons, and for haddock, it's 1,075 metric tons for the 2025 season. The proposed regulations include a minimum legal cod size of 22" and haddock size of 17"[5].

    If you're targeting striped bass, the Mid-Coast region is your best bet. The Kennebec River, particularly around the mouth near Popham Beach and upriver, is a hotspot for striped bass. The St. George River in Thomaston is another great spot, known for its large mudflats and deeper channels that attract these fish. For striped bass, you can't go wrong with sluggos and spooks for spin fishing, or fly fishing with streamers[3].

    For those who prefer ice fishing, northern Maine is where you want to be. The recent cold snap has made the ice conditions excellent, especially around Long Pond, Eagle Lake, and the Fish River Lakes Region. Eagle Lake is producing some very large togue in the 10-20 pound range, and Long Lake is known for its 6-7 pound salmon. White perch, an invasive but tasty species, are abundant in the Fish River Chain of lakes and can be caught by jigging near the bottom in 15-30 feet of water[1].

    In terms of lures and bait, for striped bass, use those sluggos and spooks, or if you're fly fishing, go with streamers that mimic baitfish. For ice fishing, small jigs and bait like worms or minnows work well for brook trout and togue.

    Hot spots for today include the Kennebec River for striped bass and Eagle Lake for those massive togue. If you're looking for a more relaxed ice fishing experience, Trafton and Durepo lakes in Limestone, and Monson Pond in Fort Fairfield, are stocked with brook trout and are now open to ice fishing.

    So, bundle up, grab your gear, and get out there – it's a great day to catch some fish in Maine Tight lines
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