Fifth Musquacook Lake, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Fifth Musquacook Lake falls in Aroostook County, part of Maine. It stands 1,119 feet above sea level. This is sizeable water at about 436 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. Some 5.3 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. It ranks high for size among our Aroostook County listings. Nearest town is Saint-Pamphile, 43 miles off. Lévis is the closest city, 100 miles away. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Fifth Musquacook Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Species logged across Aroostook County include Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brook trout and lake whitefish. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Fifth Musquacook Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 64°F; by January the average is down near 7°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around late April. On average, late April opens the water and late November closes it again. The weeks after the thaw and the ones before the freeze are the strongest. It sets the rhythm of the year at Fifth Musquacook Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Upper Elbow Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the current arrangement for Fifth Musquacook Lake.