East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir Fishing in Penobscot County, Maine

• Overview

  The Penobscot County entry here is East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir, in Maine. Height above sea level is 210 feet. Surface area is around 225 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The edge covers about 3.8 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Nearest town is Corinna, 1 mile off. Beyond it, Dexter at 6.2 miles and Stetson at 6.8 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Penobscot County records list Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel and rainbow smelt among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 15°F in January and 67°F in July. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from mid April. Averages suggest open water from about mid April through to roughly early December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Access is unmapped, which usually means a farm track and a walk. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Brooks Pond, 3.7 miles out. Nothing on East Branch Sebasticook River Reservoir should be assumed from this page alone.