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New England's 2006 Trout Forecast
Rainbow trout are back in Maine, and the MDIFW is in the middle of a five-year stocking program to see how these Western transplants will fare in Maine waters. Just over 10,000 rainbows are being stocked annually. So far, the results have been encouraging. The Androscoggin River in Bethel and Gilead, the Little Androscoggin River in Oxford and Auburn and sections of the Kennebec River have been producing some good catches. Maine was one of the first states to experiment with splake, a hybrid cross between lake trout and brook trout, and these fish are now present in more than 50 waters, 10 of which are under trophy management.  Add in the scores of lakes offering lake trout, and the state's ongoing sea-run brown trout program in the Ogunquit, Mousam and handful of other coastal streams, and it's easy to see that Maine has plenty to offer. For more information on trout- fishing opportunities in Maine, contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by calling (207) 287-8000 or visit the agency's Web site at www.mefishwildlife.com /a>. NEW HAMPSHIRE Under the heading of Remote Trout Ponds, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department has selected a list of 53 special waters that offer a wilderness experience, in some cases for native brook trout, or waters that are supplemented by aerial stocking by helicopter. Access in many cases is by hiking trail or 4wd vehicles. Because fishing pressure is rather light, trout have a chance to grow. Carter Pond in Bean's Purchase, Derby Pond in Canaan, Judd Pond, Carr Pond and Shehan Flowage all in Clarksville, Fourmile Pond in Dix's Grant and Upper, Lower and Middle Three Ponds in Ellsworth are some examples. Quality Trout Fisheries are selected waters that provide larger-than-average trout in terms of size, and higher-than-average catch rates. In most cases, these waters carry special regulations, such as reduced bag limits, special minimum length requirements or specific tackle requirements. Archery Pond in Allenstown, Cole Pond in Enfield, Upper Hall Pond in Sandwich and sections of the Androscoggin, the South Branch Ashuelot, Connecticut, Contoocook and Ellis rivers, Perry Stream, and parts of the Saco River, Sugar and Swift rivers are on the list. Alder Brook in Second College Grant, part of the Androscoggin River in Berlin, Gorham and Shelburne, Flint's Brook in Hollis, Gulf Brook in Chesterfield, Lyman Brook in Columbia and the West Branch Mohawk River in Colebrook, along with about 10 other special waters across New Hampshire, are managed as Wild Trout Fisheries. These waters are protected by special tackle requirements, catch-and-release regulations and shorter seasons specifically designed to offer anglers a chance to catch wild or native trout that occur naturally, providing a unique and rewarding angling experience. |
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