Author Topic: Smelt Running (Read 3167 times)

8orach · « **on:** Apr 18, 2018, 02:34 PM »

Smelts running anywhere in the state yet? Family said they were starting to hear the peepers down by the house in Cumberland county towards the end of last week. Things have cooled down and weather has been crappy since so very curious. Haven't heard any yet in the Orono and most rivers are blown out and going to be for awhile. Hoping to be able to fish Grand Lake Stream one time before schools over and be there during the run.

rdhammah · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 05:32 PM »

how many thousands of smelt are taken during the spring run? this contributes to the decline of the smelt population that the fisheries management people have been studying over the past 10+ years

woodchip · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 05:33 PM »

To much run off it will be a week or more . there is too much sludge in the brooks and streams.

robbfishing · « **Reply #3 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 06:46 PM »

Yeah because we just started smelting recently 🙄 the ifw keeps a close eye on smelt populations ....

woodchip · « **Reply #4 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 06:52 PM »

AS far as I know .there is no open smelting in Maine in the spring.

robbfishing · « **Reply #5 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 07:53 PM »

I think you know wrong ....

rdhammah · « **Reply #6 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 08:48 PM »

Quote from: woodchip on Apr 18, 2018, 06:52 PM

AS far as I know .there is no open smelting in Maine in the spring.

then why would the OP be looking to fish for them? spring smelting allowed in parts of main. only southern maine coast is closed. they note that spring is when they spawn

https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/mar/13/southern-maines-smelt-fishing-shutdown-starting-so/

woodchip · « **Reply #7 on:** Apr 18, 2018, 09:00 PM »

The shutdown applies from the New Hampshire border to Owls Head. Fishing in the Midcoast area and Downeast coast are restricted but remain legal during the spring shutdown in southern Maine. Then they let the elva fishermen set nets in the closed brooks to catch all the smelt eggs deposited .

9huskies · « **Reply #8 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 05:39 AM »

The shutdown aplies to sea run smelts. Smelting from inland waters is still allowed unless restricted by S-1, S-2, or S-3.

pegasus · « **Reply #9 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 07:33 AM »

Zone Three (3)-Naskeag Point to the Canadian border
a. It shall be unlawful to fish for, take or possess more than 2 quarts of smelts per day in
Zone Three (3) during the period March 15 to June 30, both days inclusive.

pegasus · « **Reply #10 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 07:34 AM »

http://www.maine.gov/dmr/laws-regulations/regulations/documents/Chapter40%2003122017.pdf

woodchip · « **Reply #11 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 07:40 AM »

1. It shall be unlawful to fish for or take smelts from the coastal waters by any means other than a dip net or by hook and line as defined by 12 M.R.S. §6001 13-C and (20).

2. During the period March 15 to June 30, both days inclusive, it shall be illegal to take or possess more than 2 quarts per day of smelts from the coastal waters of the State unless otherwise restricted in Chapter 40.12(C) and (D).

3. It shall be unlawful to stand in the water of any coastal river, brook, or stream while fishing for smelts. ( So I guess I can go smelting anywhere as long as I stand on shore and use my dip net)

robbfishing · « **Reply #12 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 08:25 AM »

You have to read the whole law .....😌

robbfishing · « **Reply #13 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 08:33 AM »

Oh and this doesn't apply to fresh water smelts .... The ones originally asked about in this post

8orach · « **Reply #14 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 09:06 AM »

Didn't rely start this post to begin a debate on Maine state regulations for harvesting smelts... only concerned about whether freshwater smelts are running in Maine rivers yet so I can get out fly fishing for salmon during the run

robbfishing · « **Reply #15 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 09:24 AM »

Yup sorry you got hijacked 😮 try calling the pine tree store in gls they will know for sure when they start running

lobsterman · « **Reply #16 on:** Apr 19, 2018, 12:39 PM »

I'd say they are running a little but the rives and streams need to settle down

icewoman · « **Reply #17 on:** Apr 20, 2018, 08:55 AM »

I've been out checking but have yet to find any.😕
If anyone knows where or if they're running in the Bridgton area, wish you'd help me out. Send me a PM,
if you prefer. Thanks Brenda

8orach · « **Reply #18 on:** Apr 24, 2018, 01:18 PM »

Any updates?

LINGUINI · « **Reply #19 on:** Apr 24, 2018, 07:03 PM »

Quote from: 8orach on Apr 24, 2018, 01:18 PM

Any updates?

smelts don't run THEY SWIM lol

Seamonkey84 · « **Reply #20 on:** Apr 24, 2018, 08:26 PM »

Quote from: LINGUINI on Apr 24, 2018, 07:03 PM

smelts don't run THEY SWIM lol

I was waiting for someone to say that lol.

gola yona · « **Reply #21 on:** Apr 25, 2018, 12:23 AM »

Have been checking around from bridgton to norway. Nothing yet. Maybe they spawned already? Still too early. Weather had been whacky. Ive been out of the loop for while tho. Knocking the rust off. Keep chwcking guys dont get discouraged.

woodchip · « **Reply #22 on:** Apr 25, 2018, 05:30 PM »

LOL I have seen them RUN You just haven't been around at the right time,They use their fins for legs when the current gets strong....

LINGUINI · « **Reply #23 on:** Apr 25, 2018, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: woodchip on Apr 25, 2018, 05:30 PM

LOL I have seen them RUN You just haven't been around at the right time,They use their fins for legs when the current gets strong....

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Author Topic: Smelt Running (Read 3167 times)