Maine smelt camp operators experience worst season ever The head smelt biologist for the state said it’s not clear why the season has been so poor for smelt fishing this winter. Posted February 22, ...

Mike Baker has offered shacks for rent on the frozen Kennebec River since 1976, where residents of Maine 'drink and swap lies' together while fishing for Rainbow Smelt. Guests pay 10 a tide for one of ...

The warm winter weather in Maine is affecting more than just the ski slopes – after having a great season last year, some smelt camps across the state have closed-up shop early for the season, while ...

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Maine is making it more difficult to fish for smelts in an effort to help the wriggling fish rebuild populations that have plummeted in the state and elsewhere in New England. A Maine advisory ...

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BOWDOINHAM (WGME) - A popular Maine winter activity is now facing warmer weather and shorter seasons. “The last two years have been devastating to the industry for the smelt fishing,” said Jim ...