The sections of Birch, East Branch Birch and Hemlock streams on Penobscot territory in Argyle Township (Penobscot County) are managed under general law, as are sections of East Branch Passadumkeag River in T3R1 NBPP and Mattamiscontis and Little Mattamiscontis lakes.

Sections of East Branch Seboeis, Mattamiscontis and Sam Ayers streams and Johnny Ayers, Mountain and Squirrel brooks are also general-law waters.

At First Lake Mattagamon and Mountain Catcher Pond in T6R8 WELS, a two-fish, 10-inch minimum-size limit is in effect. However, some sections of Mountain Catcher Stream fall under general-law provisions.

The general law also covers waters in Piscataquis County, where the Penobscot Indian Nation holds lands in Williamsburg Township. These include sections of Merrill, Roaring, Stinking and Whetstone brooks and the West Branch Pleasant River.

Keep in mind that while most other waters not mentioned here are governed under the general rule, the Passamaquoddy Tribe may require a permit for access to its waters within its reservation at Indian Township in Washington County, including Big Lake, Grand Falls Flowage, Lewy Lake, Long Lake, Georgie Brook, Berry Brook and Tomah Stream.

Tribes have their own warden services that enforce both tribal and state regulations on waters located within their territories. Waters open for tribal use only will be posted or gated.

Anyone wishing to fish on tribal territory should call one of the following offices to be clear on current rules: The Maine Indian Tribal State Commission at (207) 622-4815, The Penobscot Indian Nation Department of Natural Resources at (207) 827-7776, or The Passamaquoddy Warden Service at (207) 796-2677.