Get Online Stocking Pond Permit Maine Form

Filling out the Online Stocking Pond Permit Maine Form is essential for anyone wishing to stock their private pond with fish sourced from a Maine commercial hatchery. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the application online.

Follow the steps to complete your permit application.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Select the type of application you are submitting. Choose either ‘Five Year Permit’ for a standard application or ‘Request for Duplicate Copy’ if you need a replacement for an existing permit. Ensure the fee is understood: $10.00 for a five-year permit or $5.00 for a duplicate copy.
3. Provide the name of the pond owner in the designated field. This should be the individual or organization responsible for the pond.
4. Enter the mailing street address, city, state, and zip code of the pond owner. Ensure all details are accurate for correspondence purposes.
5. Include a telephone number where the pond owner can be reached for any follow-up inquiries regarding the application.
6. Specify the pond location by indicating the town and county. This will help in identifying the geographical area for the permit.
7. Write clear directions to the pond location, ensuring that the information will allow officials to easily find the site for which the permit is being requested.
8. Answer whether the pond has an outlet by selecting ‘YES’ or ‘NO’. If ‘YES’, provide details about where it drains, naming the brook, stream, or pond.
9. List the species to be stocked in the pond. Specify if you intend to stock brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, or other species, by clearly identifying each.
10. Indicate whether the pond has been stocked before. Select ‘YES’ or ‘NO’. If it has been stocked previously, provide the last year of stocking.
11. Attach a copy of a Delorme map showing the exact location of the pond with your application.
12. If someone other than the pond owner will be performing the stocking, provide their name, address, and phone number in the appropriate fields.
13. Review the conditions of the permit related to the source of fish and transportation requirements to ensure compliance.
14. Finalize your application by signing in the designated area, and date the application accordingly.
15. After completing and reviewing the form, you can save changes, download, print, or share the completed application.

Complete your Online Stocking Pond Permit Maine Form today to ensure a smooth stocking process for your pond.