Ice Shacks Decorate Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro, Maine

As Maine lakefront property owners, be adventurous. Bundle up, get outside and try your hand at ice fishing. Once winter seals the lakes under ice, the action can be fast and furious.

Imagine walking onto a frozen lake on a clear and crisp winter day with your sled full of gear and your Maine fishing license in your pocket. Find the perfect fishing spot, get your jigging rods or tip-ups ready and sit back on your portable lawn chair to enjoy the day.
Don’t forget to bring lunch and a thermos of hot chocolate to warm up.
Some enjoy the solitude they find as they take in the winter scene around them. Others prefer the camaraderie of an ice fishing village. And throughout the State of Maine there are plenty of ice fishing derbies in which to participate.
You must carry your license with you when you’re fishing, even in the winter. Be sure to get a copy of the current Maine Open Water and Ice Fishing law book to find out about restrictions, special regulations, new changes and general statewide regulations. It is your best guide to staying within the law and having the most fun out on the ice.

The 2015 Maine Fishing Regulations are now available from licensing agents throughout Maine.
The regulations will also be made available online when they go into effect on January 1, 2015.
Anglers should be aware that a limited number of copies were printed incorrectly. If your copy looks like it is missing pages 23 and 24, look for them a little further in the book between pages 36 and 37. The printing error has no impact on the regulations.
To learn more about lakefront properties for sale in Waterboro, Maine, click on the green box above.
To learn more about ice fishing in Maine, check out the blog links below.
Little Ossipee Lake in Waterboro, Maine Offers Great Fishing, Water Quality, and a Beautiful Lakefront
Ten Hot Fishing Spots Await Lakefront Buyers in the Belgrade, Winthrop and Sebago Lakes Regions of Maine
Here’s a little local color via YouTube: Ice Shacks on Thompson Lake.