AUGUSTA – In Region B (Central Maine and Midcoast), Ice conditions vary throughout the region, so make sure you check the ice before heading out. Anglers fishing some of the smaller ponds in the region are having good success.

"We are seeing a number of people out fishing and doing well on Brettuns and Beals Pond which are both right off of Route 4 in Turner," said IFW fisheries biologist Jason Seiders, in a news release. "Both have really good access and are stocked with a variety of different sized brook trout."

In addition to brook trout, there are also some brown trout stocked in these ponds.

If you are closer to the coast, Maces Pond and Rocky Pond in Rockport were stocked this fall with brook trout that range up to 20 inches. Rocky Pond is a youth and complimentary license only water, but Maces is open to all.

"Anglers are seeing some really good catch rates with brook trout," said Seiders. "Try fishing with small minnows, worms or nightcrawlers. Jigging is also very productive. Remember to fish shallow, shallow, shallow for trout."