Fishing in Baxter State Park Abbreviated Version 2001 Open Water Fishing Regulations 1. Consult your 2000-2001 Open water Fishing Regulations from The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for all rules and regulations and other fishing regulations. Motorboats are prohibited except on Matagamon and Webster Lakes. Motorboats of 10hp. The use or possession of live fish as bait is prohibited.
General laws apply except otherwise stated.
See Maine Boat Laws for requirements for carrying passengers for hire or other commercial purposes. Children 10 years of age or under are now required to WEAR a Type I, II, or III PFD in all watercraft. The following are some of the special rules and regulations that apply to some waters in Baxter State Park. All other ponds in Baxter State Park except the ones listed above are general law fishing ponds. It is unlawful to troll in fly fishing only waters 2.