Have you ever thought about the fish you are catching—or eating? And wondered what that fish had been eating? Soft plastic fishing lures are a popular and common tackle used extensively across Maine. These lures imitate worms, frogs, and other natural baits by moving more freely through the water …
Fish Lead Free
Fish Lead Free: Getting Out on the Ice!
It was a slow start to ice fishing season in Maine this year, but in February the ice fishing events were stacked so I decided to join in the fun and was out on the ice educating anglers about the benefits of lead-free fishing. Why? Because lead poisoning in loons is one of the leading causes of …
Boosting Fish Lead Free efforts this winter
Winter is the perfect time to clean out your tackle box of any unwanted or illegal lead tackle. You might start by cleaning out the illegal tackle: Maine bans the use and sale of lead sinkers and unpainted lead jig heads weighing 1 ounce or less and measuring 2.5 inches long or less. But since this …
Maine Audubon releases PSAs on wildlife-friendly fishing tips
Maine is a great place to fish, whether you’re at the ocean, on a lake, or in a river. And if we all take a few simple steps this summer, we can keep it that way. To help support our native fish populations as well as wildlife like the iconic loon, Maine Audubon has created public service …