Free Fishing - Maine

3. Free fishing days; limitations. The following 2 free fishing periods are established. No more than 2 free fishing periods may be established under this subsection.

A. Except when Memorial Day falls on a Friday, the Saturday and the Sunday immediately following Memorial Day are designated “Family Fishing Days.” If Memorial Day falls on a Friday, the Saturday and the Sunday subsequent to Memorial Day weekend are designated “Family Fishing Days.” The days designated “Family Fishing Days” are free fishing days.

B. The Saturday and the Sunday immediately preceding Presidents’ Day are free fishing days.
 Notwithstanding section 12501, it is lawful during a free fishing day established under this subsection for a person to fish without a license in inland waters, except that this subsection does not apply to a person whose license to fish is under suspension or revocation. All other provisions of this Part relating to fishing apply during a free fishing day.

Citation: 12 M.R.S. § 12503