A license is not required to fish in the ocean. There are, however, safety concerns when ocean fishing:

* Be cautious of surf conditions. Sudden waves can wash the shore and sweep you out to sea.
* Watch your footing; seaweed and algae-covered rocks are extremely slippery.

Ocean fishing areas in the park include:

* Sargent Drive, Somes Sound
Mackerel and bluefish (when running, periodically in mid-July, August, September) striped bass (July, August, September).
* Frazer Point, Schoodic Peninsula
Mackerel (when running, periodically in mid-July, August, September).