Baxter State Park has more than 50 ponds and lakes which makes it perfect for a wide variety of remote, rare, and fun fishing opportunities. Most bodies of water can be fished and you can find several different species in different locations. Some of the most sought-after fish you might find are brook trout, salmon, arctic char, lake trout, and cusk but that’s not all there is to offer.

Baxter State Park is home to over 850 species of plants. 87% of these plants are native to Maine, whereas the rest are considered non-native or invasive. Invasive plant species can have several negative effects on native plant species and ecosystems as a whole. Here are a few that inhabit this beautiful Park.

Coleman Chasse, age 9, conquers Knife Edge.

Over 100 members and guests attended the 2022 Friends of Baxter State Park annual meeting held online on April 7. Three new directors were elected to the board, including former Park Director Jensen Bissel.

Baxter State Park announced that the Tote Road is now completely open from the North to South entrance as of Tuesday, June 14.

Over 100 members and guests attended the 2022 Friends of Baxter State Park annual meeting held online on April 7. Three new directors were elected to the board, including former Park Director Jensen Bissel.