Maine Guide Exam - Prep Questions
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in
the state of Maine. - ANS-False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? - ANS-
USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? - ANS-
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? -
ANS-Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? -
ANS-Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? - ANS-
Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? - ANS-
Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at
least 10 years - Must be able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed? - ANS-
On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANS-
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANS-Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANS-
Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS-When it is slightly torn
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANS-A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANS-Dark
clouds and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar? - ANS-Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
, How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - ANS-Remove any plants you see before
leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an
island? - ANS-200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision? - ANS-The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel
is towing a skier? - ANS-An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe
the progress of the person being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ANS-Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife? - ANS-Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the
result of a boating accident.
According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft? -
ANS-16 years of age
According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat
(other than a PWC) on water skis or other device? - ANS-Between one-half hour before
sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
In Maine, which of the following is legal operation while towing a person on water skis? -
ANS-Slowing down to pick up a person who is 50 feet from shore
According to Maine law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
- ANS-Between sunset and sunrise.
According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life jacket while on
board a vessel? - ANS-Those 10 years old and younger
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? -
ANS-Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANS-From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
When I get my guide license, I no longer have to purchase a hunting or fishing license in
the state of Maine. - ANS-False
What license(s) would I need to guide a client fishing for stripers on salt water? - ANS-
USCG Captain's License - Tidewater Fishing
Which license(s) would I need to guide day trips in sea kayaks on inland waters? - ANS-
Recreational
Which license(s) would I need to guide overnight trips in sea kayaks on the ocean? -
ANS-Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide Stand Up Paddleboard day trips on salt water? -
ANS-Sea Kayaking
What license(s) would I need to guide sea kayak day trips on fresh water? - ANS-
Recreational
In order to qualify as a Master Maine Guide, which of the following must be true? - ANS-
Must have been licensed as a registered Maine Guide in the specialization area for at
least 10 years - Must be able to document and prove their time spent guiding
How should a vessel's registration number and validation sticker be displayed? - ANS-
On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANS-
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANS-Maximum
weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANS-
Type l
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS-When it is slightly torn
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Maine waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANS-A way to make an efficient sound signal
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANS-Dark
clouds and shifting winds
What should you do before fueling your boar? - ANS-Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
, How can you prevent transporting invasive aquatic species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - ANS-Remove any plants you see before
leaving the body of water.
In Maine, how far must a vessel operating at more than "headway speed" stay from an
island? - ANS-200 feet
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision? - ANS-The operators of both vessels
According to Maine law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel
is towing a skier? - ANS-An observer at least 12 years of age in a position to observe
the progress of the person being towed
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ANS-Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Maine Department of
Inland Fisheries and Wildlife? - ANS-Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the
result of a boating accident.
According to Maine law, how old must a person be to operate a personal watercraft? -
ANS-16 years of age
According to Maine law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat
(other than a PWC) on water skis or other device? - ANS-Between one-half hour before
sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
In Maine, which of the following is legal operation while towing a person on water skis? -
ANS-Slowing down to pick up a person who is 50 feet from shore
According to Maine law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft?
- ANS-Between sunset and sunrise.
According to Maine law, children of what age are required to wear a life jacket while on
board a vessel? - ANS-Those 10 years old and younger
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? -
ANS-Both vessels should turn to starboard (right).
When must navigation lights be displayed? - ANS-From sunset to sunrise and when
visibility is restricted
