Mid Coast region has lots of locations for great fishing

Fort Point State Park

Searsport, ME Phone: 207-941-4014

This historic site features areas for picnicking and fishing, as well as a scenic drive.

Fort Popham State Park

Popham, ME Phone: 207-389-1335

Set on the site of an old fort, this park features fishing and picnic areas in addition to a scenic drive through the park. Open Memorial Day-Sept. 30. A fee is charged.

Lake St. George State Park

Route 3 Liberty, ME 04949 Phone: 207-589-4255

Visitors to this park will enjoy hiking and cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails, fishing areas, and swimming. There is a public camping area available.

Pemaquid Colonial State Park

Pemaquid, ME Phone: 207-677-2423

One of Maine's oldest historic sites, this state park offers visitors a look at life in Colonial Maine, in addition to scenic water views, and areas for fishing, boating, and canoeing. A snack bar is available for visitors during operating hours. Open Memorial Day-Labor Day. A fee is charged.

Popham Beach State Park

10 Perkins Farm Lane (Route 209) Popham Beach, ME 04562 Phone: 207-389-1335

Open May 15-Oct. 30, this park offers fishing spots, swimming in coastal water, and a splendid beach. The beach has bathhouses, freshwater rinse-off showers, and a picnic area with charcoal grills. The park has trails and offers wildlife watching. Fort Popham is two miles further south on Route 209.

Reid State Park

375 Seguinland Road Georgetown, ME 04548 Phone: 207-371-2303

This oceanfront park features a saltwater lagoon and Mile Beach. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, and picnic areas. Open year-round.

Warren Island State Park

Warren Island, ME Phone: 207-941-4014

Accessible only by boat, this state park offers visitors remote camping, fishing areas, hiking and cross-country ski trails, in addition to picnic areas.