Maine · USA
Nickerson Lake
- Region
- Maine, USA
- Regulation zone
- Maine statewide regulations
Species in Nickerson Lake
American Eel
Banded Killifish
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Chain Pickerel
Lake Trout
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Smelt
Slimy Sculpin
Smallmouth Bass
White Perch
White Sucker
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Maine statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout (includes Splake & Arctic charr) | Lakes & ponds: North Zone Apr 1 - Sep 30; South Zone Jan 1 - Dec 31 | 5 fish (only 2 fish from South Zone lakes & ponds); 6 inches minimum length (lakes & ponds and rivers, streams & brooks) | — |
| Brown Trout | Lakes & ponds: North Zone Apr 1 - Sep 30; South Zone Jan 1 - Dec 31 | 2 fish; lakes & ponds 14 inches minimum; rivers, streams & brooks 6 in min & 25 in max | — |
| Bass (Largemouth & Smallmouth) | Lakes & ponds: North Zone Apr 1 - Sep 30; South Zone Jan 1 - Dec 31 | North Zone: unlimited, no length limit. South Zone: 2 fish, no minimum length, only 1 may exceed 14 inches | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- NICKERSON LAKE, Linneus, New Limerick (North Zone): General fishing laws apply, except: B. S-2, S-3, S-11, S-19, S-26. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
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Species: Maine state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.