Pennamaquan River Reservoir Fishing near Saint Andrews, Maine

• Overview

  In Maine, Pennamaquan River Reservoir falls inside Washington County. The surroundings are mixed forest. Roughly 1,127 acres of surface: treat each bay as a water in its own right. The perimeter runs near 8.0 miles, so plan the walk before you start. On our Washington County list it sits near the top for size. Saint Andrews lies 9.7 miles from the water. Dartmouth is the closest city, 180 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Pennamaquan River Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. 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. Reported across Washington County: alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Pennamaquan River Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 66°F at the top of summer and 17°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and early December. Spring is short and heavy here; autumn is longer and steadier. Pennamaquan River Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Coleback Lake, 1.1 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Ask locally about Pennamaquan River Reservoir if anything is unclear.