LivewellMaine · Waterville and Oakland County · River
Messalonskee Stream
Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Messalonskee Stream, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.
1 species with advisories · contaminants: PFAS
Maine also has statewide guidance
Maine publishes rules that apply to rivers across the state — 13 recommendations covering 8 species — in addition to anything listed for Messalonskee Stream below.
Strictest statewide rule: All Other Species — For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: do not eat due to elevated Mercury.
What's safe to eat from Messalonskee Stream
All Other Species
| Size | Who | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| All sizes | General population | Limit to 3 meals per year due to elevated PFAS. |
Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22
Is it legal to keep?
These are Maine's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Trout | 6" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Atlantic Salmon | 14" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Lake Trout | 18" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Brown Trout | 14" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Rainbow Trout | 12" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Splake | — | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Largemouth Bass | — | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | — | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Perch | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Muskellunge | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Burbot | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Maine — Maine IFW general law
Getting on the water
- Waterville Boat Launch canoe launch 1.0 mi Directions
- Boat ramp boat ramp 3.6 mi Directions
Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.