State warns Maine fishermen after dozens of violations this spring

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 9, 2026

State officials are warning striped bass anglers after dozens of fishermen were cited for violations on the Saco River. Maine Marine Patrol officers issued more than 50 summonses and 20 warnings during the past three weeks, primarily near the Saco River Dam, Commissioner Carl Wilson said. Violations included fishing within 150 feet of a fishway, fishing in a closed area above the Route 9 bridge and failing to immediately release striped bass when required. The violations are undermining efforts to rebuild striped bass populations.