32 days for what? You cannot ice fish before the 1st of Jan or is this just for "Gamefish Species"? I would end up killin' someone if I had safe ice and couldn't get on it?
maines laws are very specific to each body of water so it just depends on what your fishing for steve. a panfish guy like yourself would very happy as soon as ice forms on any class A waters!
- Look for the name of the water you wish to fish. IF IT IS NOT LISTED, it is CLOSED until January 1 and then open to ice fishing for all fish from January 1 through March 31. (All brooks, streams and rivers are closed to ice fishing unless specifically opened by rule. Any that are open WILL be listed.)
If the water you wish to fish IS listed, the letter code in bold print will direct you to the rules which are in effect. The meanings of the letter codes are as follows:
A: Open to ice fishing for all fish except salmon, trout, togue and bass from the time ice forms in the fall until December 31; and then open to ice fishing for all fish from January 1 through March 31.
B: Closed to fishing until January 1 and then open to ice fishing for all fish from January 1 through March 31.
C: Closed to ice fishing.
S: Special regulation(s) in effect. (Note: Special regulations may restrict the general provisions set forth for A and B waters.)
