Nicatous Lake Fishing in Penobscot County, Maine

• Overview

  Look for Nicatous Lake in Penobscot County, Maine. Tidal water begins 38 miles from here. At roughly 8.2 sq miles it ranks among the larger waters in the region. The bank runs about 39 miles in total, split between open shore and sheltered corners. It ranks high for size among our Penobscot County listings. The closest town, Enfield, is 23 miles away. Sherbrooke is the closest city, 184 miles away. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Nicatous Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Penobscot County include Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass and chain pickerel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Nicatous Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 15°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Ice is part of the season here, ending near mid April. Ice clears near mid April and comes back about early December in a typical year. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. The season on Nicatous Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Some banks are open only from a marked point. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, West Lake is 3.2 miles distant. Signs at Nicatous Lake carry more weight than any list.