What special fishing regulations apply at Mooselookmeguntic Lake?

Mooselookmeguntic Lake carries 4 special-regulation overlays that override Maine's statewide 2026 rules, covering Landlocked Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, and Lake trout (togue). One of them reads: "Landlocked Atlantic salmon 14 in min + 1 / day; brook trout 12 in min + 2 / day Quality Management; togue 18 in min + 2 / day; world-record all-tackle brook trout 14 lb 8 oz Daniel Webster 1916 Upper Dam (still standing)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Mooselookmeguntic Lake?

Yes. Mooselookmeguntic Lake is in Maine, so a valid Maine fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) — freshwater; Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) — saltwater. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Mooselookmeguntic Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Maine rules.

Do Mooselookmeguntic Lake's special rules replace Maine's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Maine's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Mooselookmeguntic Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Mooselookmeguntic Lake?

Landlocked Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, and Lake trout (togue) have a water-body-specific rule on Mooselookmeguntic Lake, each linking to its full Maine regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Maine limits.

2026 regulation year

Mooselookmeguntic Lake 2026 — Maine Fishing Regulations

Maine statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 5, 2026

Mooselookmeguntic Lake carries 4 special-regulation overlays on top of Maine's 2026 fishing rules — covering Landlocked Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, Lake trout (togue). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Landlocked Atlantic salmon 14 in min + 1 / day; brook trout 12 in min + 2 / day Quality Management; togue 18 in min + 2 / day; world-record all-tackle brook trout 14 lb 8 oz Daniel Webster 1916 Upper Dam (still standing)
Source: Maine special-water list

Per-species rules on Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Landlocked Atlantic salmon regulations →
14 in min, 1 / day; Upper Dam fly-fishing reach
Brook trout regulations →
12 in min, 2 / day Quality Management; world-record 14 lb 8 oz Daniel Webster 1916 Upper Dam
Lake trout (togue) regulations →
18 in min, 2 / day; Rangeley Lakes Region togue tier

Official source

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) — freshwater; Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) — saltwater publishes the authoritative 2026 Maine fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's emergency-order feed — check it before any Maine trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Mooselookmeguntic Lake?: Mooselookmeguntic Lake carries 4 special-regulation overlays that override Maine's statewide 2026 rules, covering Landlocked Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, and Lake trout (togue). One of them reads: "Landlocked Atlantic salmon 14 in min + 1 / day; brook trout 12 in min + 2 / day Quality Management; togue 18 in min + 2 / day; world-record all-tackle brook trout 14 lb 8 oz Daniel Webster 1916 Upper Dam (still standing)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Mooselookmeguntic Lake?: Yes. Mooselookmeguntic Lake is in Maine, so a valid Maine fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIFW) — freshwater; Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) — saltwater. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Mooselookmeguntic Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Maine rules.
Do Mooselookmeguntic Lake's special rules replace Maine's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Maine's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Mooselookmeguntic Lake by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Mooselookmeguntic Lake?: Landlocked Atlantic salmon, Brook trout, and Lake trout (togue) have a water-body-specific rule on Mooselookmeguntic Lake, each linking to its full Maine regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Maine limits.

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