44-inch, 39.2-pound lake trout caught by Erik Poland in Richardson Lake, Maine on July 2, 2020, sets Maine's largest fish record.

44-inch, 39.2-pound lake trout caught by Erik Poland in Richardson Lake, Maine on July 2, 2020, sets record as the largest fish ever caught in the state. Poland caught the fish while trolling at 90 feet deep using a DB Smelt Lure. Maine is renowned for its diverse fishing opportunities, with numerous lakes, ponds, and rivers teeming with fish species like trout, bass, and salmon.

June 29, 2024
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