Moosehead Lake, Maine – 75,451 acres where you’ll find very little pressure and very big smallmouth here. Plus, you might really see a moose. Moosehead Lake is the largest lake in the U.S. state of Maine and the largest mountain lake in the eastern United States. Situated in the Longfellow Mountains in the Maine Highlands Region, the lake is the source of the Kennebec River. Towns that border the lake include Greenville to the south and Rockwood to the northwest. There are over 80 islands in the lake, the largest being Sugar Island. The area has been the focal point of a controversy surrounding planned large scale commercial development, and the environmental practices of the developer.
Fishing in the Moosehead Region offers something for everyone! A glance at any map reveals a number of bodies of water ranging in size from Moosehead Lake to ponds of only a few acres. There is plenty of action for spin casters as well as for fly casters; for novices and for experts. Some waters are easily accessed by car while others require some hiking and carrying. Among the popular species are bass, perch, trout, salmon, and togue. Although Maine has an energetic stocking program, many of the waters contain wild fish – a pleasure to catch and to see.
If this is your first time fishing in the Moosehead area, we recommend the use of a guide who will be able to help you achieve your goals and will offer a wealth of information on the great outdoors in general. Basic fishing outfits can be purchased from several stores in town.
Be sure that you have a license and an up-to-date fishing regulation book. There are several local sites where you may purchase a license, or you may apply for one online from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife.
Click here for a printable list of lakes, ponds, and rivers to fish (pdf file).
Click here for Ice Out Dates on Moosehead Lake 1848-2010 (pdf file).
SMALLMOUTH BASS GUIDES IN THE AREA:
- http://www.youngsguideservice.com/
- http://www.maineguideflyshop.com/moosehead.html
- http://www.maineoutfitter.com/index.html
- http://www.wilsonsonmooseheadlake.com/guide-services/fishing/
Content sources: Wikipedia and Moosehead Lake Region Chamber of Commerce