Landlocked Salmon - Official State Fish of Maine
Landlocked salmon (Salmo salar Sebago) was designated the official state fish of Maine in 1969. Landlocked salmon are a subspecies of the Atlantic salmon but never migrate to the sea, living their entire lives in the freshwater lakes of the northern United States and Canada.
Lake Trout
Landlocked Salmon
Numerous species of landlocked salmon exist in the northern hemisphere - the two most prominent species in North America are the Sebago salmon (found in Maine, New Hampshire, and New Brunswick), and the ouananiche salmon (of Lac Saint-Jean, Canada). Landlocked salmon can weigh up to 35 pounds!
Lake Trout (Togue)
In Maine, lake trout are more commonly known as togue. The lake trout is the second largest member of the salmon and trout family with recorded weights of as much as 100 pounds. Lake trout have been taken at depths exceeding 300 feet. From mid-October to mid-November, lake trout seek shallow water over broken ledge or boulder-covered bottom to engage in their annual spawning activity. In most waters, lake trout commonly reach lengths of 18 to 24 inches and weighs of 2 to 4 pounds. They are among the longest lived and largest freshwater game fish, often living 20 years or more and attaining sizes of over 30 inches and 10 pounds.
Other Species in Beech Hill Pond
While everyone loves to catch a salmon or togue, there are other gamefish that are fun to catch as well including Brook Trout, White Perch, Smallmouth Bass, and Chain Pickerel. Fishing regulations pose no limits on the size or number of bass, so take as many as you can catch - they don't belong here!