Maine Brook Trout Waters Information
Christian Halsted
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Introduction
The information used to create this interactive map was acquired by the Dud Dean Angling Society (DDAS), the Sportsman�s Alliance of Maine (SAM) and Maine Trout Unlimited (METU) from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (MDIF&W). Obtained were multiple datasets of fisheries information stored in MDIF&W Regional Offices, the Research Office and Central Offices. Using the MDIF&W 2006 Principal Brook Trout (BKT) list as a template, and the �MIDAS #� (�watcode #�) as a �key� field for quality control purposes, DDAS created a dataset combining several different MDIF&W datasets (i.e.: Lake and Pond Inventory, Stocking Archives and Regional Files).
The MDIF&W datasets were reconciled and additional elements were added to the dataset by entering the most current open water fishing regulations to the appropriate waters and assigning the proper management class designation as defined by the 2005 Regulations Simplification Reform. Fishery �Type� (�wild� or �native�) was also added based on the MDIF&W 2005 �Never Stocked BKT List� and the �MDIF&W 2006 Not Stocked Since 1980 BKT List�. Special thanks to Gary Corson of SAM�s Fishing Initiative Committee for adding the current open water regulations and other elements to the database, and vetting the database for accuracy.
Christian Halsted created the interactive map using Google Earth and data from the DDAS/SAM/TU Principal Brook Trout database. Many thanks to Chris for volunteering his time to make this project come to life for all anglers to use and enjoy!
Definitions
Native Brook Trout Lakes & Ponds:
A native BKT fishery is defined by the MDIF&W as a body of water that has no record of being directly stocked, or indirectly stocked as a result of a stocking event in a connecting water The 2009 MDIF&W Never Stocked BKT List contains 306 waters that have no record of a direct or indirect stocking event.
Wild Brook Trout Lakes & Ponds:
A wild brook Trout fishery is defined by MDIF&W as a body of water that has not been directly stocked with brook trout in the previous 25 years. The MDIF&W 2009 Not Stocked Since 1983 BKT List indicates that there are 250 wild BKT lakes and ponds.
Disclaimer
While we have made every attempt to ensure the regulations listed for each water is accurate, an incorrect listing or regulations change is possible. It is imperative that you refer to the most current Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Fishing Regulations Law Book to confirm the regulations for the waters you fish.
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