Pike caught in record-breaking sizes off Maine coast The Atlantic salmon fishery in Maine is booming this year, with catches of pike in record-breaking sizes. On July 20, recreational fisherman Nate Nason reeled in a 38.5-inch pike from Sebago Lake, setting a new state record. The previous record was a 36.5-inch pike caught by Garrett Stover in 2009. "I couldn't believe it when I saw it," said Nason, who caught the fish using an orange soft plastics jerkbait. "It was a pretty good battle." Nason's fish bested the all-time international record for pike, a 36.7-inch fish caught by Sven Olsson in Sweden in 2014. In June, John Somes Jr. landed a 37.5-inch pike from Piscataquis Lake, also setting a new state record. Maine's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says that Lakes Sebago and Piscataquis are "producing some real monsters this year." Pike up to 40 inches long have been caught in both lakes this season. Anglers typicall...