Sanford, ME Fishing Trip — April
Your Sanford, ME Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 36°F4.6" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
5 species
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentRainbow Trout
Various
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Sanford
56°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
4.6"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
74 Guides Near Sanford
No guides are based in Sanford, but these guides operate 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
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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.
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.
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.