Downeast TU is a chapter of Trout Unlimited, a national non-profit organization dedicated to protect and conserve North American cold-water fish species and habitat. Membership is open to all, go to www.tu.org/join305Downeast and use chapter code 305 Downeast TU.
Monthly meetings are the Fourth Wednesday of the month from October to May at the Moore Center, 125 State Street, Ellsworth, ME
The next meeting is Feburary 26, Steve Poulos will discuss the “The Bay of Fundy Aquatic Connectivity Project.”
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist Steven Poulos will describe efforts focused on restoring aquatic organism passage and improving water quality in Downeast watersheds that flow into the Gulf of Maine. Moore Community Center, 125 State Street Ellsworth and via Zoom. Preregister at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kVMXH0Z1QTiOsUs8OsZH_A
Maine rivers and their tributaries have been altered dramatically by humans over the last 200 years. Changes include dam building, channel straightening, complete removal of natural in-stream structure, and use of undersized and improperly installed culverts. These actions have contributed to stream fragmentation and reduced access to quality habitat for native fish species in Downeast Maine. Without action to remove barriers where feasible, mitigate passage constraints, and improve habitat quality, native fish populations cannot persist into the future.The Bay of Fundy Aquatic Connectivity Project is a partner-driven collaboration focused on restoring aquatic organism passage in coastal watersheds that flow into the Bay of Fundy and the Gulf of Maine. Deteriorating fishways and problematic barriers that block fish movements from important historic habitats, such as spawning, nursery, or refuge areas will be upgraded, improved, or removed. This watershed-scale restoration effort will create connected and natural flowing stream systems that will be more resilient to climate change, allow for greater within-system mobility for resident fish species, and improve water quality for Downeast Maine.
Steven Poulos is a fisheries biologist for Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife who works on aquatic organism passage and in-stream habitat projects. Before coming to Maine, Steven completed salmonid habitat enhancement projects in Washington and Vermont. He received a bachelor's degree from Paul Smith’s college in the Adirondacks, and a Masters of Science in biology from Memorial University of Newfoundland. His thesis focused on embryo development of Atlantic salmon, brown trout, and their bi-directional hybrids. Steven grew up in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, where his grandfather taught him how to fish, hunt, and make maple syrup. Steven and his wife Andrea live on Cobscook Bay with their dog, Mackerel and their cat, Kipper. Outside of work they enjoy apple tree grafting, gardening, clamming, smoking and canning fish, hunting, hiking, paddling, and of course, fishing.
February 26 Bylaws Vote- Following advice from TU Council President Matt Streeter we would like to increase the size of the DETU board from 11 members to 14.
There are two reasons for doing this:
1) Other chapters have boards larger than 11
2) This change will allow current board members who want to serve another term to do so if reelected while at the same time allowing room to bring on new board members.
This change will help facilitate the transition of leadership when I step down as President at our Annual Meeting April 23 by combining experienced and new board members. As Past President I will serve on the board.
As a reminder, only people who are current members of Downeast Trout Unlimited and are present either in person or online will be able to vote on February 26. Please attend this meeting if you would like to participate in these changes to our bylaws.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Rob
Rob Packie
President Downeast Trout Unlimited
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Feb. 26 5:30pm- Bylaws Vote to increase number of board members followed by Bay of Fundy Aquatic Connectivity with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist Steven Poulos. Moore Community Center, 125 State Street Ellsworth and via Zoom. Preregister at https://us02web.zoom.us/
Happy Winter! The temps are cold but things are heating up in Downeast Maine- so mark your calendar, prepare your tackle, and like our Facebook page Downeast TU to stay in touch! As of this week we have 3 members who have stepped up to be nominated as Officers-Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, as well as three people who would like to join our board. Elections will be held April 23 at our Annual Meeting. Contact DETU President Rob Packie rbpackiegmail.com (rbpackie[at]gmail[dot]com) 207-610-0976 if you are interested in helping to support our chapter.
Feb. 2 & 16 Flies & Lies -Fun with fly tying! Meet on Sundays twice a month from 5-7:30 pm in Bar Harbor at the Machias Savings Bank on Cottage Street. Free and open to anyone interested in the art of fly tying and the sport of fly fishing. Contact Bob Bechtold at 207-288-4957 or trichoptera42gmail.com (trichoptera42[at]gmail[dot]com)
Feb 4 5:30 The Future of Maine's Dams Bucksport- Join The Maine Monitor at the Alamo Theatre or via Zoom, for a discussion focusing in part on the fate of dams on Silver Lake, Alamoosook Lake, and Toddy Pond. Environmental reporter Emmett Gartner will be joined by James Woidt, Hydrologist and Water Resources Engineer for Streamworks, PLLC, and author of the dams chapter of the 2024 Report Card on Maine’s Infrastructure by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Susan Lessard, Bucksport town manager and Chair of the Maine Board of Environmental Protection, and Gina Bushong, an Orland board of selectmen. https://oldfilm.org/
Blue Hill, Orland, Penobscot, and Surry are asking residents to complete a survey on the Alamoosook Lake and Toddy Pond dams. https://bit.ly/
Feb 13 6 pm PHWFF-Machias- DSF hatchery 13 Willow St. East Machias. We are seeking DETU volunteers to help teach a rod building class in February. Contact Mike Manning at mike.manningprojecthealingwaters.org (mike.manning@
Free Fishing Weekend February 15th and 16th! Any person may fish without a license on this weekend except those whose license has been suspended or revoked. February school vacation is the perfect time to introduce friends and family to the joy of angling. Feb 15 Warden Phil White Memorial Fishing Day on Chalk Pond in Deblois 10-2pm Traps, bait, and hot dogs provided. Contact Jon Gay 207-598-7545.
Feb 15 & 16 Slim’s Fishing Derby. Weigh in at Toddy Pond. Contact Jesse Larabee 207-348-6133. More Ice fishing derbies can be found all over Maine. Tip- Jigging works for many species and can keep novice anglers engaged on a slow day. You never know what the fish might be looking for so experiment with different lures, colors and speeds. Maine IFW Fisheries Biologists share update’s in the Fishing Report: mefishwildlife.com/
From Brandon Demuth IFW- February 1st opener on West Grand Lake provides opportunities for landlocked salmon, whitefish and lake trout. Pocumcus Lake in Washington County has lake trout and whitefish. Chemo Pond in Eddington offers a variety of fish including white perch and small and largemouth bass. Pickerel Pond in T32 MD is home to the Maine Youth Fish and Game Association, whose mission is to introduce youth to nature. It is stocked with brook trout to provide fun for kids under the age of 16. https://www.
Reminders: Never dump your bait into the water when you are done for the day; dispose of it on land or in the trash. Dumping your bait could introduce new species or diseases harmful to the fishery and ecosystem. Be safe! Check ice conditions before heading out, avoid areas near flowing water and let someone know where you'll be and when you should return.
Penobscot Fly Fishers Cabin Fever Reliever: Feb 22 10-5pm Brewer Auditorium- Free family day celebrating the Maine outdoors. Contact Rob Packie rbpackiegmail.com (rbpackie[at]gmail[dot]com) if you can help staff the DETU table. PHWFF-M Program Lead Mike Manning will be there to answer questions about our veterans program. Contact Tim White at cfrpenobscotflyfishers.com (cfr[at]penobscotflyfishers[dot]com) for info.
Shad Raffle Returns with a Twist- Winners Choice of 2 Prizes! Tickets $10 each. Shad Fishing on MAY 17TH or 12 LOBSTERS! Drawing April 23 Two winners will be drawn. The first winner has their choice of prize. Experience a day of fly-tying and fly-fishing on the Narraguagus River with Al West, Registered Maine Guide and DMR record holder for the largest American Shad caught on a fly rod. DETU members Mike Elkavitch and Bob Bechtold will offer fly tying guidance and supply the flies needed for a successful day of Shad fishing. Gear will be provided if needed. The lobsters will need to be picked up, location TBD. We mailed DETU members one ticket to purchase, sell, or buy and designate the prize be given to a veteran. Now the public can join the fun! For tickets and information contact Al West at aldime04658gmail.com (aldime04658[at]gmail[dot]com)
Maine Climate Overview Feb 2025 Dr. Sean Birkel Maine State Climatologist, Climate Change Institute, University of Maine- 2024 closed with statewide annual temperature and precipitation ranking 1st warmest and 60th wettest (normal), based on data from NOAA beginning 1895, The 2024 mean temperature was 45.1°F, which is 0.5°F above 2010, the previous warmest year. NOAA statewide summaries show December as 28th warmest (top 1/3) and 28th wettest (top 1/3), and January 2025 temperature is ranking slightly above the long-term mean with below normal precipitation. Much of Maine continues to register either abnormal dryness or moderate drought owing to signal carry-over from drought conditions that developed September–November, producing the driest fall on record. The Northeast Drought Early Warning System Dashboard shows that observed streamflows in the western half of the state are within normal range, but below normal in the east. Groundwater levels vary considerably across the state, ranging from normal to much below normal for this time of year and snow analysis maps show below normal snowpack across Maine. For additional drought information refer to Maine Emergency Management Agency Drought Task Force webpage.
Maine's State Wildlife Action Plan 2025- The plans serves as the blueprints for conservation in Maine. Created in 2005, the plan is updated every 10 years to evaluate identify conservation opportunities. Conservation partners and the public are critical to updating the plan and putting its recommendations into practice. The public will be invited to share their thoughts via upcoming surveys and focus groups. Additional details here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/
Maine Sustainability & Water Conference March 27 Augusta Civic Center-Registration open Early full day registration $65, ends March 5. Contact Ruth halsworthmaine.edu (halsworth[at]maine[dot]edu) .
Frenchman Bay Conservancy to receive $1 million to restore coastal habitat- At last month’s DETU meeting Austin Schuver shared that FBC will receive funds from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to restore the former Bar Harbor Golf Course. The 200+ acre property includes 5 acres of coastal salt marsh habitat and streams currently impeded by artificial barriers. The funds will be used to restore salt marsh habitat and improve water flow. DETU hopes to provide volunteers to help drain the manmade pond, return daylight exposure to covered streams, and restore connectivity between the streams and the Jordan River later this year.
Maine TU- TU is hiring! Field Technician- Focus on strategic wood addition (SWA) projects. The field tech will lead a seasonal crew to conduct this habitat improvement, utilizing chainsaws, grip hoists and other hand tools to selectively place trees into stream channels. The field technician will assist the Maine Project Manager in data collection, reporting, permitting, and project implementation on other restoration projects. Contact TU Project Manager Lauren Pickford. Lauren.pickfordtu.org (Lauren[dot]pickford[at]tu[dot]org) For application: https://recruiting.paylocity.
Trout Camp June 22-26 2025 Application Deadline April 1:
Trout Camp builds tomorrow’s conservation leaders, giving teens a foundation in biology, entomology, and sustainability, all while having fun. Students ages 13-17 are eligible for this unique learning experience at Evergreens Campground in Solon on the Kennebec River. Cost for tuition, room & board is $800, a.$200 deposit due upon acceptance. Forms are on the Maine TU Council website https://tumaine.org Contact DETU Education Coordinator Mike Elkavitch melkavitchgmail.com (melkavitch[at]gmail[dot]com) for information.
Help replenish flies for Trout Camp: Please donate a half dozen flies of the same pattern to camp. You can mail them to Director Robb Cotiaux at 91 Tufts Rd. New Gloucester, ME 04260 or bring them to a meeting as Rob Packie is mailing a box from DETU in the spring. Trout Camp Volunteers Needed: If you are able to help contact Camp Coordinator Robb Cotiaux rcotiauxgmail.com (rcotiaux[at]gmail[dot]com) ASAP to complete the screening process.
From Chris Wood TU National- Your commitment and support is helping to build a vital future for clean waters, healthy fish, and thriving communities. We have over 600 science-driven projects in Trout Unlimited Priority Waters across the country funded by federal infrastructure dollars that your support helped us secure. These efforts restore rivers and streams, recover trout and salmon populations, create jobs in rural communities, and provide clean drinking water and healthy outdoor recreation for local communities. Feel free to share the TU Annual Report with friends and family and let them know why we support TU. Link: annualreport.tu.org
Maine Council TU https://tumaine.org/ TU activities in Maine.
Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. New memberships are half price. For NEW memberships only go to www.tu.org/join305Downeast. Use the link and DETU will receive $15. Call 800-834-2419 to renew. Donations may be mailed to Downeast Trout Unlimited, c/o Dana Hunter, Treasurer; 9 Lobster Pool Road Little Deer Isle ME 04650. For more information visit https://www.downeasttu.org/ or Downeast TU on Faceboo
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM ROB PACKIE
I am writing this letter to celebrate our fifth anniversary as a Trout Unlimited chapter, to talk about our accomplishments, and to ask you to help us forge our future.
Annual Meeting & New Leadership Needed
At our next Annual Meeting, on April 23, 2025, myself and the three other officers of the board, George Marnik Vice President, Dana Hunter Treasurer, and Tammy Packie Secretary, will be stepping down after serving six years in our respective roles. We have laid the groundwork for a successful chapter to build on, and it is time for a change. A change of ideas, of vision, perhaps even an entirely new course. This is an important time for the chapter, its first leadership change, so I want to ask you to think about your role in DETU.
Working on a TU chapter as an officer comes with responsibilities and challenges but it also brings rewards in the work that is accomplished under your leadership. I would like to have a conversation with any member who might like to have a role in decisions to be made going forward. Please feel free to call or email me so we can chat.
Though we are stepping out of our officer roles, none of us are going away. We will be available to help new leaders transition, working on committees as we have been, and we will continue to support Downeast Trout Unlimited.
Five Years of Accomplishments
When I started in my role as President of Downeast Trout Unlimited I was, to say the least, surprised at how many people had never heard of TU. Having been a TU member for over thirty years I assumed people involved with other conservation groups would know of the work done by this national organization. I found that if people were not fly fishers or not working with fish conservation they didn't know of TU.
I think our biggest achievement is that we have established the presence of Trout Unlimited in downeast Maine.
We have done this with a big effort on outreach. We invited members of NGOs from the area, who do not necessarily work with fish conservation, to speak to our chapter about their work. We also reached out to like-minded groups and now DETU participates in events such as the Penobscot Fly Fishers Cabin Fever Reliever, the Pleasant River Fish and Game Association Puckerbrush Weekend, Island Heritage Trust Family Fishing Day, Green Ellsworth's Union River Summit, and Downeast Salmon Federation's Smelt Fry.
Of course the various federal and state agencies and NGOs that work with fisheries and habitat conservation and restoration have been involved with our chapter. Many staff members have spoken at our meetings and others have had conversations with me on different issues. Several have told me they are happy to see a TU chapter in downeast Maine.
We cannot forget the effect our newsletters have had. While DETU averages around 250 members, Tammy sends the newsletter to over 800 people, some as far away as New Mexico and California. Based on feedback our newsletter is greatly enjoyed. A couple of weeks ago Tammy and I were at a Project Share dinner and when Tammy introduced herself to someone from the Maine Sea Grant program he responded, “Your Tammy, you send out the newsletter!" When Tammy replied “Yes” he told us it's a great letter and he enjoys getting it. All of this outreach work has been time consuming but it has paid off and helped us get out our message.
Oh yes, and then there was Covid. Thanks to Tammy DETU was able to get Zoom meetings up and going very quickly and in so doing we were able to continue with monthly board and members meetings. At the first Cx3 after Covid we were recognized and praised for this by TU staff and attendees from around the country. I guess if anything good came out of the pandemic it is that we now have hybrid meetings and that has allowed us to have speakers from far away who would not come to speak in person, as well as giving those who choose to do so the opportunity to attend our meetings remotely.
Several members have participated in advocacy work at the local, state, and national level. This work has included advocating for or against bills in the state legislature, for fundraising, and on connectivity issues.
While we have not done a lot of conservation projects as a chapter, DETU members have worked on Sea run Brook Trout Surveys, water chemistry sampling, the annual Card Brook Clean-up, and with Project Share doing large wood installation on the Narraguagus River.
Lastly, something very important to me, DETU partnered with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing to create a new program in Machias. Forty years ago, before I knew of TU, and long before I heard about using fly fishing for therapy, I worked as a Firefighter/EMT. On multiple occasions after working horrific incidents, I would go home at the end of my shift, clean up, grab my fly rod and a box of flies and head to a pond to fly fish and collect myself. During the time of year when the fishing season was closed I grabbed binoculars and went birding, but somehow that never worked as well as fly fishing, I think it may have to do with the physical aspect of casting and retrieving, rhythm and timing, but I can't say. What I can say is we have several members who are instructors for fly tying or casting, or both. Working with a group of vets is incredibly rewarding and a lot of fun. This is a great and ongoing program.
Downeast Maine was an area of the state that was begging for a TU chapter.
Our chapter territory, bounded by the coast, ranges from the Penobscot River on the west, to the St. Croix River on the east. It has six rivers located between those boundaries, rivers that are home to the last populations of endangered Atlantic Salmon. Downeast Maine is also home to many waters with healthy populations of Landlocked Salmon, including two of the original watersheds where these fish evolved following the last glaciation, the St. Croix River, including West Grand Lake, and the Union River, including Green Lake. Many of our waters hold Brook Trout and, of particular note, many streams with open access to the ocean have Sea-run Brook Trout. Maine is the only state in the lower forty eight with native populations of Arctic Char. Two of those lakes, Floods Pond, and Green Lake, are in the DETU chapter area. These fish species and their habitat need the support of TU to continue to survive in the face of a myriad of threats to them.
People ask me why I got involved as deeply as I have with TU. Well, I just told you why.
Finally, Tammy and I are dealing with ongoing health issues. Not only do these issues sideline us at times, they are definitely a mental distraction. Unfortunately, our problems are not going away anytime soon, but hopefully will be resolved in a year or so. In the meantime, we will both remain connected and committed to the chapter and will support our new leadership team.
As always, thank you all for your support of Downeast Trout Unlimited. Don’t hesitate to reach out to learn how you can become more active as a leader.
Rob
Robert Packie
President Downeast Trout Unlimited
rbpackiegmail.com (rbpackie[at]gmail[dot]com)
207-610-0976
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Join Trout Unlimited and other advocates working to restore migratory fish populations on the Kennebec River to urge FERC to take advantage of this once-in-a-generation opportunity to require effective fish passageways on the Kennebec. There are several ways you can help:
1.Sign our petition. TU will include this petition with the detailed comments we will send to FERC.
2. Submit personal comments to FERC. These may be submitted through FERC's electronic comment portal, which can be accessed at https://ferconline.ferc.gov/
Thanks in advance for joining Trout Unlimited and our partners in the Kennebec Coalition: Atlantic Salmon Federation, Maine Rivers, Natural Resources Council of Maine, and the Conservation Law Foundation to support this important effort to ensure the survival of Atlantic Salmon in the U.S.
Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery and Museum Tours The salmon have spawned and the fry are hatching. Would you or your group like a tour? Call Senior Biologist Denise Buckley at 207-469-7300.
Forestry Best Management Practices (BMPs): Forestry operations that use best management practices protect the natural ability of watersheds to support life. By preventing stream sedimentation, BMPs can maintain streambed properties and the clean water that allows fish and the aquatic insects they depend on to feed and spawn. Leaving trees that shade and provide leaf litter to waterbodies limits changes in water temperature and chemical characteristics that could improve the ability of trout to reproduce. FMI: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/
Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Call 800-834-2419 to renew or go to tu.org/intro to join and use chapter code 305 for Downeast Trout Unlimited. Donations may be mailed to Downeast Trout Unlimited, c/o Dana Hunter, Treasurer; 9 Lobster Pool Road Little Deer Isle, ME 04650. For more information contact Tammy Packie, tpackiegmail.com (tpackie[at]gmail[dot]com) 207-
Reel Craft Pass The Reel Craft brewery booklet promotes craft beer and flyfishing, with 50% discount on 1 beer at over 50 Maine locations throughout 2024. Cost $20. Available at The Reel Craft Pass on Facebook or www.reelcraftpass.com Reel Craft Pass is donating a portion of the proceeds from their 2024 Maine Edition of the Reel Craft Pass to DETU. We have raised over $400 so far.
TU Maine State Council is seeking donations for a $150,000 legal defense fund to hire lawyers to help Maine TU deal with Brookfield in the FERC dam relicensing process for the Ripogenus, Rumford Falls and Aziscohos Hydro Projects Legal action may be necessary to protect the fisheries on these waters. Contact Steve Heinz, heinzmaine.rr.com (heinz[at]maine[dot]rr[dot]com) for more information.
Draft Water Quality Certification: Green Lake Hydroelectric Project
Project Folder: Green Lake Hydroelectric Project
Membership: Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Membership link and discount for new members: The Individual rate is $17.50, half price the normal rate of $35. DETU will receive $15 for recruiting new members. To join go to www.tu.org/gmail.com (tpackie[at]gmail[dot]com)
TU National Over 300 TU volunteers, including Tammy Packie, State Council Rep for the National Leadership Council, TU staff, anglers and conservationists from around the country attended CX3 in September to celebrate coldwater, conservation, and community on the Spokane River in Washington. CX3 2023 showcased partnerships with the Nez Perce Tribe, Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and others to emphasize the importance of collaboration to address complex environmental challenges. Fishing on rivers with local volunteers (Tammy went with the leader of the Gonzaga Costa 5 Rivers group to learn about their activities), a stream clean-up with the Spokane Riverkeepers, the Annual Awards banquet and Members Meeting, and casting with Spokane Women On The Fly (Tammy tried fly-casting for the first time!) were fun activities for all ages. The focus of Cx3 2023 was removing the lower four Snake River Dams. Participants were given a tour of Lower Granite Dam, engaged in insightful discussions, workshops, and viewed the powerful film Covenant of the Salmon People to help understand the critical issues surrounding these dams. Thank you to all the presenters, including our keynote speaker, Nez Perce Chairman Shannon Wheeler. Attendees left CX3 armed with knowledge to advocate for the removal of the lower four Snake River Dams to recover Idaho’s salmon and steelhead. To learn more about the accomplishments TU has made in the past year and goals for the future watch President and CEO Chris Wood’s State of Trout Unlimited presentation on YouTube. Next year’s CX3 is in the Twin Cities, MN. from Sept. 25 – 29 2024.
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Downeast Trout Unlimited (DETU) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring Maine's cold water fisheries and their watersheds. Call 800-834-2419 to renew or go to tu.org/intro to join and use chapter code 305 for Downeast Trout Unlimited. Donations may be mailed to Downeast Trout Unlimited, c/o Dana Hunter, Treasurer; 9 Lobster Pool Road Little Deer Isle, ME 04650. For more information contact Tammy Packie, tpackie
288-5442 or visit https://www.downeasttu.org/ or our Facebook page Downeast TU:https://www.facebook.com/
pages/category/Nonprofit- Organization/Downeast-TU/
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Donations can be sent to:
305 – Downeast Chapter Trout Unlimited
9 Lobster Pool Road, Little Deer Isle, ME 04650
The Coastal Stream Survey Project is a collaborative effort that began in 2014, and seeks to recruit volunteer anglers to gather data on wild brook trout in Maine’s coastal rivers and streams. Wild brook trout may move considerable distances during the course of their lives. Some wild brook trout that live in coastal streams may spend part of their lives in both saltwater and freshwater, a life history strategy called "diadromy.” Diadromous brook trout may leave their freshwater environment for periods ranging from a few months to over a year. Typically, they migrate from fresh to salt water at an early age, probably to take advantage of the more abundant food resources in salt water estuaries and perhaps also to seek thermal refuge during certain times of the year. Learn more about the Coastal Stream Survey.
Volunteer Anglers Needed
We need your help! Thanks to the overwhelming response from anglers and the conservation community, we are pleased to announce the launch of the seventh consecutive year of the Remote Pond Survey Project. There are lots of exciting places to explore this year, and we are seeking new and returning volunteers to assist with this effort. You too can be part of this exciting conservation effort and backcountry adventure!
The success of this project is entirely dependent on the data collected by volunteer anglers, so please consider helping with the Remote Pond Survey Project. This is your chance to make a significant contribution to the conservation of native brook trout in Maine. If you love to fish for brook trout and are looking for an adventure, we need you!
