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Fishing in Scarborough, ME

Maine, United States

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Top fish species in Scarborough

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Striped bass
Striped bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Yellow perch
Yellow perch
Brook trout
Brook trout

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Brook trout

Upper Hinkley Pond

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Brown trout

Number 3 Pond

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Largemouth bass

Loon Pond

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Largemouth bass

Loon Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Yellow perch

Loon Pond

8 in · 1 oz

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Chain pickerel

Loon Pond

17 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Loon Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Loon Pond

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Loon Pond

13 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Loon Pond

12 in · 1 lb

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About Scarborough fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Scarborough, Maine. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 10,679 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,502 catches for Striped bass, and 2,975 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Scarborough

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maine can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

2

Memorable

1 > 14

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

2

North Zone: no bag limit, no size limit

South Zone: bag limit = 2 bass; No minimum length. Only 1 bass may exceed 14-inches total length.

Rivers, streams, brooks:

  • April 1 to August 15: Open to open water fishing.
  • August 16 to September 30: Open to open water fishing using artificial lures or flies only.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds North Zone:

  • April 1 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds South Zone

  • January 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.

See here for site specific regulations

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Regulations for

43°35′28″N 70°22′5.5″W
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FAQ about Scarborough fishing

Anglers in Scarborough, ME recommend these top fishing spots: Great Pond, Phillips Spring, Highland Lake, Otter Ponds, and Big Ledge Brook.
Most commonly caught species around Scarborough, ME:
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