Fishing at Alamoosook Lake, Hancock County, Maine

• Overview

  Alamoosook Lake sits in Hancock County, out in Maine. The water sits 20 feet up. At 998 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. You are looking at roughly 6.3 miles of shoreline, with plenty of water between access points. Size puts it in the front rank of our Hancock County list. The town to know is Orland, 1.8 miles out. Bucksport follows at 4.7 miles, then Penobscot at 8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Alamoosook Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Hancock County names Atlantic salmon, brown trout and alewife. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Alamoosook Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 68°F, the coldest about 19°F. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Alamoosook Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery Boat Ramp gives a made launch, half a mile off. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Craig Pond, 1.7 miles away. Check the position on Alamoosook Lake before loading the car.