Protecting and restoring Maine’s coldwater fisheries

The Maine Council of Trout Unlimited supports six Maine chapters and ~1,500 members working to protect, restore, and sustain the waters we love—through on-the-ground projects, education, and effective advocacy. 

Maine is home to the most intact native brook trout waters in the country including sea-run fish, Atlantic salmon—both migratory and landlocked—and even Arctic charr, known as blueback trout.

These exceptional resources face significant and growing challenges, including habitat fragmentation from more than 1,000 legacy dams, the impacts of climate change, and increasing development pressure.

The Maine Council of Trout Unlimited works closely with its six local chapters and conservation partners to protect, reconnect, and restore these waters for future generations.