Thaws in December and January lead to poor ice fishing season

Many people were out ice fishing Sunday at China Lake, Lake George and other locations, but fishing south of Augusta was not so good, given unfavorable ice conditions.

Photo: Peak pike fishing

‘Forever chemicals’ in deer, fish challenge Maine and other states

Maine was one of the first states to detect PFAS in deer, and now wildlife agencies elsewhere are finding elevated levels of the class of toxic chemicals in game animals such as deer.

Outdoors in Maine: The versatility of the Hornberg fly is unmatched

V. Paul Reynolds recalls a story of when he introduced his go-to fishing fly to a guide in Colorado, and impressed the skeptical westerner.

Photos: Hooking perch, trees and rocks in Sabattus

Those fishing Monday morning at Sabattus Pond report various degrees of success.

Price of marine fuel soars as Mainers head into prime boating season

The record cost of fuel is particularly problematic for lobstermen and fishermen, who face increased costs at a time when wholesale seafood prices are flat.

Go fish

Photos: Gone fishin’

Photo: Fishing for the kids

New research raises concerns about PFAS chemicals in Maine fish

Maine is considering stricter standards that could trigger consumption advisories for PFAS in some of the state's freshwater fish, while scientists continue to gather data on potential health impacts of the chemicals in shellfish.