Bethel, ME Fishing Trip — October
Your Bethel, ME Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 40°F5" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in October
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodRainbow Trout
Various
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
October Weather in Bethel
60°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
2 in Bethel + 23 Nearby
$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.
What's Biting By Month
Peak
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Maine Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$25
Non-Resident$64
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Separate licenses for fishing, Atlantic salmon, and pheasant.
Species Regulations
Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:6-inch minimum
Some waters have special regulations; consult the Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing Laws booklet.
Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.
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.
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.