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sing live fish as bait remains one of the most popular methods of fishing in Maine, especially during ice fishing season. The table below displays several bait retailers in Maine that have permitted us to share their contact information with the general public. Their hours and inventory will vary, so please contact them for availability and pricing. Also, remember to bring a covered bucket to store your baitfish or smelts.
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Always review Maine’s Inland Fishing Laws to ensure live baitfish/live smelts are permitted in the water you are fishing. Remember, live baitfish laws differ in the North and South Zones.
Live Bait Retailers in Northern Maine and Aroostook County:
- Cross Lake Township
- St. Peters Country Store (207) 834-5625
- Grand Lake Stream (wholesale only)
- Paul Laney (207) 215-5065
- Hodgdon
- Seiders Variety (207) 532-3301
- Littleton (wholesale only)
- Big Brook Bait
- Wallagrass
- Lake Road Grocery (207) 834-6377
- Washburn (wholesale only)
- Floyd Hafford (207) 762-0410
This list is compiled from the State of Maine Licensed retailers, view all Maine bait and smelt retailers here.
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