Fulton Lake near Machias: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Maine, Fulton Lake belongs to Washington County. The surroundings are mixed forest. The water covers some 111 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Bank access stretches around 1.5 miles in total. By elevation it sits in the lower part of our Maine listings. The closest town, Machias, is 10 miles distant. It is 196 miles to Dartmouth, the nearest city. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Fulton Lake

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Washington County records list alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brown trout and smallmouth bass among the fish reported. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Fulton Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 17°F to 66°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. From about mid April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Fulton Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Bog Lake at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. What applies at Fulton Lake may have changed since it was mapped.