PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER Maine) -- Grab your rod and reels -- open water fishing season is underway on lakes and ponds in Maine.
April 1st marks the open water fishing season in Maine.
Anyone 16 or older is required to have a fishing license and can get the fishing license online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife website.
The Department will offer a free fishing weekend on June 2 and 3, 2018.
For all the laws and rules visit Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
And don't forget to submit your fishy photo to Big Ol' Fish Facebook page
