Bangor, ME Fishing Trip — October

Your Bangor, ME Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 43°F3.7" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various

October Weather in Bangor

61°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

18 Guides Near Bangor

No guides are based in Bangor, but these guides operate nearby.

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Maine Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.

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Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

There are no statewide bag or size limits for channel catfish in Maine.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round, check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations

Some waters have specific regulations for bass, including catch-and-release only areas. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.

Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round, check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations
Size Limit:Varies by waterbody, check specific regulations

Many waters have specific regulations for trout, including special catch-and-release areas and gear restrictions. Check the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws for details.

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