Long Lake, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Long Lake is set in Washington County, Maine. The coast is 7.2 miles away. It runs to roughly 130 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. It is low-lying compared with other Maine water we list. East Machias at 6.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Dartmouth is the closest city, 183 miles away. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Long Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Species logged across Washington County include alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brown trout and smallmouth bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Long Lake before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 66°F; the cold one sits at 18°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near 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. Anyone fishing Long Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Shiny Lake, 1.5 miles away. Confirm access to Long Lake locally before you travel.