Fishing at Megunticook Lake, Knox County, Maine

• Overview

  Within Knox County, Maine, you have Megunticook Lake. Beyond the shoreline you have rolling bush. Ground here is low by Maine standards. The closest town, Camden, is 2.4 miles distant. The nearest city of size is Manchester, 145 miles away. Neighbouring water: Megunticook Lake (1.8 miles), Hosmer Pond at 1.9 miles, Lilly Pond (3.4 miles), Mirror Lake at 3.5 miles and Hobbs Pond (3.6 miles). The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Megunticook Lake

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name brown trout, alewife, rainbow smelt, blueback herring and American shad. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Megunticook Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 67°F, while January sits near 20°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Once it clears, about early April, the fishing comes on quickly. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Megunticook Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. For a change of water, Megunticook Lake is 1.8 miles distant. Confirm access to Megunticook Lake locally before you travel.