76 public waters in the Downeast & Acadia region — 52 lakes/reservoirs and 24 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Maine licence.
See every public fishing venue in Maine on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Toddy Pond (2,576 acres) sits in Hancock and Waldo Counties, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Unity Pond, a 2,568-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Ellis Pond (1,812 acres) sits in Oxford, Kennebec, Waldo and 1 more county in Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Waldo County, Maine — Swan Lake is a 1,391-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Waldo and Knox Counties, Maine — Megunticook Lake is a 1,357-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Sheepscot Pond, a 1,217-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Saint George Lake, a 1,191-acre Waldo County water in Central Maine, balances cool-water salmonid tradition with reliable warm-water bass action, hosting both landlocked Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel alongside smallmouth and largemouth bass. Yellow perch and white perch provide consistent secondary opportunities year-round.
Quantabacook Lake, a 729-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo and Somerset Counties, Maine — Sandy Pond is a 534-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
In Waldo County, Maine, Pitcher Pond is a 371-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tilden Pond (362 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Stevens Pond (350 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Carlton Pond (306 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Branch Pond is a 263-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Stowers Meadow is a 248-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Coleman Pond, a 222-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Halfmoon Pond (158 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Cross Pond is a 156-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Somerset, Kennebec, Waldo and 1 more county in Maine, Basin Pond is a 149-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Trues Pond, a 148-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
In Waldo County, Maine, Passagassawakeag Lake is a 114-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Norton Pond (113 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Knight Pond is a 100-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lawry Pond, a 88-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Sanborn Pond (75 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Moody Pond is a 61-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Beech Pond is a 59-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
In Waldo County, Maine, Sebasticook River Reservoir is a 56-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Upper Mason Pond is a 55-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mcclure Pond, a 48-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bartlett Stream Reservoir, a 48-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cargill Pond (44 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Crisholm Pond is a 43-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Hurd's Pond is a 43-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cain Pond, a 40-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Belfast Reservoir Number 2, a 39-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bowler Pond (37 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Meadow Pond is a 36-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Belden Pond is a 35-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Mason Pond, a 35-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Waldo County, Maine, Belfast Reservoir Number One is a 33-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Jump Pond (26 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Ledge Pond, a 24-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Waldo County, Maine — Searsport Harbor Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Lake St George (10 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Waldo County, Maine — Quantabacook Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Waldo County, Maine — Stockton Harbor Pond is a 10-acre lake, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Belfast Bay Pond (10 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Sandy Point Flowage Pond, a 10-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Ruffingham Meadow Pond, a 10-acre lake in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife: A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Gilkeys Harbor Pond (10 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
West Penobscot Bay Pond (10 acres) sits in Waldo County, Maine, managed by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. A Maine warmwater lake or pond — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, yellow and White Perch, Black Crappie, Chain Pickerel and Horned Pout (Bullhead).
Penobscot River runs 36 km through Penobscot, Waldo, Hancock and 1 more county in Maine: The Penobscot River — Maine's largest river by discharge, with an Atlantic Salmon restoration program (dam removals at Veazie and Great Works), Smallmouth Bass, Brook Trout in the tributaries, and Striped Bass in the tidal lower river.
Lincoln, Waldo, Sagadahoc and 1 more county in Maine — Sheepscot River is a 68 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Knox and Waldo Counties, Maine, Saint George River is a 7 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties, Maine — Medomak River is a 47 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Marsh Stream (3 km) flows through Waldo County, Maine. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo County, Maine — Passagassawakeag River is a 24 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Somerset, Kennebec and Waldo Counties, Maine, Sebasticook River is a 67 km river or creek. A Maine Trout stream — wild and stocked Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in cold, clear, forested water, common across the North Woods and western mountains.
Bagaduce River (24 km) flows through Hancock and Waldo Counties, Maine. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Kennebec, Waldo and Lincoln Counties, Maine, West Branch Sheepscot River is a 25 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Penobscot, Waldo and Somerset Counties, Maine, Martin Stream is a 24 km river or creek. A Maine Trout stream — wild and stocked Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Landlocked Salmon in cold, clear, forested water, common across the North Woods and western mountains.
In Waldo County, Maine, Bartlett Stream is a 4 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo and Penobscot Counties, Maine — North Branch Marsh Stream is a 13 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Waldo and Hancock Counties, Maine, Mill Brook is a 1 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Halfmoon Stream (15 km) flows through Waldo County, Maine. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo County, Maine — Sandy Stream is a 10 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo County, Maine — Warren Brook is a 6 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Waldo County, Maine, Dead Brook is a 8 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Main Stream (1 km) flows through Waldo County, Maine. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Ducktrap River (15 km) flows through Waldo County, Maine. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo County, Maine — Wescot Stream is a 8 km stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Turner Branch runs 8 km through Waldo and Lincoln Counties, Maine: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Waldo County, Maine, Twentyfive Mile Stream is a 16 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
In Waldo County, Maine, Thompson Brook is a 8 km river or creek. A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Waldo County, Maine — Little River is a stream: A Maine warmwater river or large stream — smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Chain Pickerel and Yellow Perch. Access at Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launches and bridge crossings.
Across its mapped waters, Waldo County holds 15 species on PiscaMaps, including Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, White Perch and Black Crappie.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Maine map Join PiscaMapsOne Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Moosehead Lake and every Maine GeoLibrary-listed boat launch included — the resident annual is about $27, the non-resident annual about $69, with non-resident 1-day (~$14) and 3-day (~$45) options. Maine residents 70 and older need no licence, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at maine.gov/ifw.