BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 8, 2023
Maine is home to the last Atlantic salmon in the nation, last wild native Arctic charr in the contiguous United States and the majority of wild native landlocked salmon in the country. It also features wild native brook trout. The survival of several species of wild native fish found mostly in Maine are at risk. In addition to fishing, “Fly Fishing Maine” covers history, biology and celebrity, as well as status, threats and conservation in regard to wild native fish. To best represent Maine, and appeal to the broadest audience possible, I recruited other sporting and conservation personalities to contribute chapters to the book. We need to do everything we can to prevent non-native fish introductions, and to stop stocking over wild native fish. ~ Bob Mallard