Hobart Lake, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Hobart Lake in Washington County, Maine. It stands 118 feet above sea level. At about 88 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. A shoreline of some 1.6 miles keeps the choices simple. It is low-lying compared with other Maine water we list. Head to East Machias, 9.1 miles away, for anything you forgot. After that come Machiasport at 11 miles and Machias at 13 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Hobart Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Fish documented in Washington County include alewife, Atlantic salmon and rainbow smelt. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Work Hobart Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 66°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. Average temperatures cross freezing around mid April in spring and again near mid December in autumn. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. It holds true on Hobart Lake more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. 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. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Cranberry Pond, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm access to Hobart Lake locally before you travel.