Facility Rules and Policies
General Regulations
In addition to these provisions listed below, all state laws, county codes and federal regulations apply to the hatchery. If you have any questions about the legality of any activity, please contact the hatchery office.
Do not enter areas signed as closed or authorized personnel only. Handicapped accessible parking is available at the Visitor Center, Alamoosook Public Use Area, and Craig Pond Public Use Area.
Craig Brook's Rules and Policies
- Hatchery grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset with exceptions for hunting.
- Vehicles must stay on designated access roads and parking areas.
- No overnight parking without authorization.
- No overnight camping.
- No Smoking or Alcohol: Smoking, vaping, and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited on hatchery grounds.
- Campfires and fireworks are prohibited.
- It is illegal to remove or disturb any wildlife, plants, artifacts, or other government property.
- Littering is strictly prohibited.
- The public use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) is prohibited on hatchery property. See Fishing Section for exceptions.The use of drones; taking off, landing and/or flying on or over hatchery land is prohibited.
- Pets are permitted on a leash.
- Abandoning, discarding or otherwise leaving any personal property is prohibited.
- Commercial enterprise, without a special use permit. is prohibited.
- Use or possession of any illegal drug or drug paraphernalia is prohibited.
- Possession of a firearm inside any building is prohibited.
The discharge of firearms is prohibited except for hunting.
Trail usage
| Walking, Hiking, Leashed Dog-walking, Trail-running, Snowshoeing, Picnicking, Wildlife Observation, Photography | Mountain Biking, Snowmobiling, Horseback Riding* | All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility task vehicles (UTVs) | |
| Mason Mountain Trail | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pond Trail | Yes | No | No |
| Nature Trail Loop (North) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Nature Trail Loop (South) | Yes | No | No |
| Tall Pines Trail | Yes | No | No |
| Brook Trail | Yes | No | No |
| Mossy Rock Trail | Yes | No | No |
| Alamoosook Trail | Yes | No | No |
| Craig Pond Trail (dirt road) | Yes | Yes | No |
| Don Fish Trail (dirt road) | Yes | Yes | No |
Fishing
- Fishing at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery will be conducted according to the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Regulations.
- Fishing hours are from sunrise to sunset.
- The use of ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles between the Visitor Parking Area on Craig Pond Trail and the Craig Pond Boat Launch is permitted when ice fishing.
- The use of ATVs, UTVs, and snowmobiles between the Alamoosook Parking Area and the Alamoosook Lake is permitted when ice fishing.
Hunting
- Hunting on Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery property will be conducted according to the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Regulations.
- In addition to state laws and regulations the following hatchery specific regulations are in place:
- Night hunting is prohibited.
- Trapping is prohibited.
- The use of game or trail cameras is prohibited.
- Baiting or hunting over bait is prohibited for all species.
- Hunters are allowed entry into the hatchery one hour before legal sunrise and require hunters to leave the hatchery no later than one hour after legal sunset.
- Only portable stands and blinds for hunting are allowed. Hunters must remove them at the end of the day. No tree cutting or trimming or pruning of branches is allowed on the hatchery property.
- No special hunting permits, other than the state-required hunting license, are required for hunting at Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery. State hunting licenses are available online.
- Hunting is prohibited in the designated No Hunting Zones.
- No Hunting Zones include areas around hatchery infrastructure, the Alamoosook Public Use Area, the Craig Pond Public Use Area, and the Visitor Parking Area on Craig Pond Trail.
- No Hunting Zones are marked with signs approximately every 100 feet.
