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Region F - Penobscot Region
From the highlands and trout ponds of Baxter State Park to the lowlands and bass fisheries of the lower Penobscot River, the Penobscot Region is one of the most diverse in the state in terms of both land terrain and fisheries. The region offers a myriad of fishing opportunities for high quality landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass. The variety of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, nestled in a stunningly beautiful setting, are sure to create a memorable fishing experience.
— Gordon Kramer, Regional Fisheries Biologist
Special fishing laws may apply to these water bodies. Always check the current Maine Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws first!
Species Key
Primary Fishery Species
Brook Trout (BKT)
Splake (SPK)
Togue (Lake Trout) (LKT)
Landlocked Salmon (LLS)
Brown Trout (BNT)
Rainbow Trout (RBT)
Smallmouth Bass (SMB)
Largemouth Bass (LMB)
Lake Whitefish (LWF)
Arctic Charr (CHR)
Status
- Stocked ... (S)
- Wild ... (W)
- Mixture of Stocked & Wild ... (S&W)
Towns
Amity
Argyle
Bancroft
Benedicta
Bradford
Bradley
Brookton
Brownville
Burlington
Carroll Plt.
Cary Plt.
Charleston
Chester
Corinth
Crystal
Danforth
Drew Plt.
Edinburg
Enfield
Forest
Forest City
Forstown
Glenwood
Grand Falls
Greenbush
Greenfield
Grindstone
Haynesville
Herseytown
Hopkins Academy
Grant
Howland
Hudson
Katahdin Iron
Works
Kingman
Kossuth
Lagrange
Lake View Plt.
Lakeville
Lee
Lincoln
Long A Township
Lowell
Macwahoc Plt.
Mattamiscontis
Mattawamkeag
Maxfield
Medford
Medway
Milford
Millinocket
Molunkus
Mount Chase
Mount Katahdin
Nesourdnahunk
North Yarmouth
Academy Grant
Old Town
Orient
Orneville
Passadumkeag
Patten
Prentiss
Reed Plt.
Seboeis Plt.
Silver Ridge
Solidertown
Springfield
Staceybille
Summit
T1 R10 WELS
T1 R5 WELS
T1 R6 WELS
T1 R9 WELS
T11 R3 NBPP
T2 R10 WELS
T2 R4 WELS
T2 R8 WELS
T2 R9 NWP
T2 R9 WELS
T3 Indian
Purchase
T3 ND
T3 R1 NBPP
T3 R10 WELS
T3 R3 WELS
T3 R4 WELS
T3 R7 WELS
T3 R8 WELS
T3 R9 NWP
T32 MD
T39 MD
T4 Indian
Purchase
T4 ND
T4 R10 WELS
T4 R3 WELS
T4 R7 WELS
T4 R9 NWP
T4 R9 WELS
T40 MD
T41 MD
T5 R1 NBPP
T5 R7 WELS
T5 R8 WELS
T5 R9 NWP
T5 R9 WELS
T6 R10 WELS
T6 R6 WELS
T6 R7 WELS
T6 R8 WELS
T7 R10 WELS
T7 R7 WELS
T7 R8 WELS
T7 R9 WELS
T8 R3 NBPP
T8 R4 NBPP
TA R10 WELS
TA R2 WELS
TA R7 WELS
TB R10 WELS
TB R11 WELS
Topsfield
Trout Brook
Upper Molunkus
Webster Plt.
Weston
Williamsburg
Winn
Woodville
Brook Trout Fishing
3rd Debsconeag Lake T1 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 162 feet, Area: 1,011 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LKT (W)
Access: Carry in access via walking trail off gravel road onto 4th Debsconeag Lake, then boat over to 3rd Debsconeag. By plane.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section E-4
B Pond TB R11 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 34 feet, Area: 644 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Carry in access on B Pond Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 42 section C-3
Billfish Pond T6R9 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 84 feet, Area: 70 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Walk in access on 3 mile walking trail off Baxter State Park Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section A-1 & 2
Celia Pond T3R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 17 feet, Area: 8 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Walk in access on 1 mile walking trail from west side of Kidney Pond.
Notes: Canoes rented at Kidney Pd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section D-4
Daicey Pond T3R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 26 feet, Area: 38 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Walk in from Daicey Pd. campground.
Notes: Canoes for rent at Ranger Station.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section D-4
Frost Pond T6R9 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 32 feet, Area: 37 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Walk in access on Frost Pond Trail off Park Tote Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 57 section E-1
Ireland Pond T7R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 35 feet, Area: 30 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Carry in access via gravel road off Huber Rd.
Notes: No developed launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 57 section D-2
Jo Mary Pond TB R10 WELS, Piscataquis Cty
Max. Depth: 11 feet, Area: 38 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Pass through the NMW JoMary checkpoint and pay fee. Hand carry from B Pond Rd by North Maine Woods JoMary Pond campsite.
Delorme Atlas: Map 42 C-4.
Kidney Pond T3R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 33 feet, Area: 96 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Walk in access at Kidney Pond Campground.
Notes: Canoe rentals.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section D-4
Lower Fowler Pond T6R9 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max depth: 15 feet, Area: 64 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Located in BSP. 1.4 mile hike from Baxter State Park Perimeter Road. Obtain key to canoe at BSP Matagamon Gatehouse, Trout Brook Farm or South Branch Pond Campgrounds.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 A-1.
Lower South Branch Pond T5R9 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 60 feet, Area: 93 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Vehicle access via 2.5 mile drive from BSP Perimeter Rd to South Branch Campground. Canoes for rent at campground.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 A-1
Matagamon Lake T6 R8 WELS,Penobscot County
Max Depth: 95 feet, Area: 4,165 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LLS (W), LKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Grand Lake Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section A-2
Mitchell Pond T7 R9 WELS, Piscataquis Cty
Max Depth: 15 feet, Area: 30 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: canoe access on Huber Rd.
Notes: Short walk from road.
Delorme Atlas: Map 57 section E-1
Sourdnahunk Lake T4 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 46 feet, Area: 1,394 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Carry in access on Park Tote Rd or trailered boat access on gravel road off East Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch on Park Tote Rd, Improved launch off East Rd, private land, ask permission first.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section B-3 & 4
Tomah Lake Forest Twp, Washington County
Max Depth: 46 feet, Area: 56 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on gravel road off Forest City Rd.
Notes: No developed launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section B-5
Upper South Branch Pond T5R9 WELS, Piscataquis Cty
Max depth: 76 feet, Area: 93 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: 1.8 mile hike from South Branch Campground.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 A-1
Webster Lake T6 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 44 feet, Area: 531 acres
Primary Fishery: LKT (W), BKT (W)
Access: Carry in access off Fish Hawk Rd.
Notes: Carry in from campsite.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section A-3 & 4
Landlocked Salmon Fishing
Cold Stream Pond Enfield, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 112 feet, Area: 3,628 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Old Hatchery Rd off Rte 188.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section A & B-5
Deering Lake Weston, Aroostook County
Max Depth: 49 feet, Area: 474 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Rte 1.
Notes: Launch from campground.
Delorme Atlas: Map 53 section E-3
Duck Lake T4 ND, Hancock County
Max Depth: 88 feet, Area: 1,222 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S), LKT (W)
Access: Carry in access on Nicatous Lake Rd off Rte 188.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section C-5
East Grand Lake Danforth, Washington County
Max Depth: 128 feet, Area: 16,070 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Greenland Cover Rd or Mattigan Point Rd.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section A-3 & 4
East Musquash Lake Topsfield, Washington County
Max Depth: 62 feet, Area: 806 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Rte. 6.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section E-4
Lambert Lake Lambert Lake Twp, Washington County
Max Depth: 60 feet, Area: 605 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S)
Access: Trailered boat access off Rte. 6.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 46 section C-2
Matagamon Lake T6 R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 95 feet, Area: 4,165 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LLS (W), LKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Grand Lake Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section A-2
Millinocket Lake T1 R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 86 feet, Area: 8,960 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Baxter State Park Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section A-2
Pemadumbook Chain T1 R9 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 101 feet, Area: 18,300ac.
Primary Fishery: LLS (W), LKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Baxter State Park Rd or Rte 11.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section A-1
Pleasant Lake T6 R1 NBPP, Washington County
Max Depth: 92 feet, Area: 1,574 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access at Maine Wilderness Camps off Rte. 6. and off Amazon Rd.
Notes: Improved launch at MWC, ask permission first. Unimproved launch at campsite off Amazon Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section E-2 & 3
Schoodic Lake Brownville, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 188 feet, Area: 7,168 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Knights Landing Rd or trailered boat access on Lakeview Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch on Knights Land- ing Rd. Improved launch on Lakeview Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 42 section E-5
Scraggly Lake T7R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 70 feet, Area: 842 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (W), BKT (W)
Access: Trailered boat access on Scraggly Lake Rd.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 57 section E-2 & 3
Upper Cold Stream Pond Lincoln, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 32 feet, Area: 186 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Stanhope Mill Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section A-1
West Lake T3 ND, Hancock County
Max Depth: 70 feet, Area: 1,344 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Basin Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section C-4
Splake Fishing
Cedar Lake T3 R9 NWP, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 24 feet, Area: 685 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Fire Rd 2.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section C-2
Endless Lake T3R9 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 36 feet, Area: 1,499 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S), SMB
Access: Carry in access on Hardy Brook Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section D-2
Lower Togue Pond T2 R9 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 53 feet, Area: 384 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (W), BKT (W)
Access: Carry in access on Baxter Park Rd.
Notes: No developed launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section E-1
Nicatous Lake T40 MD WELS, Hancock County
Max Depth: 56 feet, Area: 5,165 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S)
Access: Nicatous Stream Rd or 32-32-0 Rd.
Notes: Improved launches. Trailered boat access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section C & D-5
Seboeis Lake T4R9 NWP, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 69 feet, Area: 4,201 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on West Seboeis Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section D-1
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Togue (Lake Trout) Fishing
1st Debsconeag Lake T2 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 140 feet, Area: 320 acres
Primary Fishery: LKT (W), LLS (W)
Access: Trailered boat access via gravel road off Debsconeag Rd.
Notes: Improved launch into Debsconeag Deadwater and boat over to 1st Debsconeag Lake.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section E-5
3rd Debsconeag Lake T1 R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 162 feet, Area: 1,011 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LKT (W)
Access: Carry in access via walking trail off gravel road onto 4th Debsconeag Lake, then boat over to 3rd Debsconeag. By plane.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section E-4
Cold Stream Pond Enfield, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 112 feet, Area: 3,628 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Old Hatchery Rd off Rte 188.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section A & B-5
East Grand Lake Danforth, Washington County
Max Depth: 128 feet, Area: 16,070 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Greenland Cover Rd or Mattigan Point Rd.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section A-3 & 4
Hurd Pond T2R10 WELS, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 92 feet, Area: 640 acres
Primary Fishery: LKT (W), BKT (W)
Access: Carry in access on Hurd Pond Rd.
Notes: No developed launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section E-4 & 5
Matagamon Lake T6 R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 95 feet, Area: 4,165 acres
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LLS (W), LKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Grand Lake Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section A-2
Millinocket Lake T1 R8 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 86 feet, Area: 8,960 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Baxter State Park Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section A-2
Pemadumbook Chain T1 R9 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 101 feet, Area: 18,300 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (W), LKT (S)
Access: Trailered boat access on Baxter State Park Rd or Rte 11.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section A-1
Schoodic Lake Brownville, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 188 feet, Area: 7,168 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S)
Access: Carry in access on Knights Landing Rd or trailered boat access on Lakeview Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch on Knights Land- ing Rd, Improved launch on Lakeview Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 42 section E-5
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Bass Fishing
Caribou, Long, and Egg Ponds Lincoln, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 46 feet, Area: 825 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Sweet Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 44 section E-1 & 2
East Branch Lake T3 R9 NWP, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 23 feet, Area: 1,100 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Cedar Lake Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section C-3
East Grand Lake Danforth, Washington County
Max Depth: 128 feet, Area: 16,070 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Greenland Cover
Rd or Mattigan Point Rd.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section A-3 & 4
Endless Lake T3R9 WELS, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 36 feet, Area: 1,499 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S), SMB
Access: Carry in access on Hardy Brook Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section D-2
Hot Brook Lakes (Upper & Lower) Danforth, Washington County
Max Depth: 18 feet, & 13 feet, Area: 912 acres & 713 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB, WHP, PKL
Access: Town landing off SR 169
Delorme Atlas: Map 45 section B-2
Mattanawcook Pond Lincoln, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 20 feet, Area: 832 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access off Rte 6.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 44 section E-1 & 2
Penobscot River Milford, Penobscot County
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access off Rte 2.
Notes: Milford to Medway. Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section D & E-5
Pleasant Lake Island Falls, Aroostook County
Max Depth: 63 feet, Area: 11832 acres
Primary Fishery: LLS (S), BKT (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Pond Rd.
Notes: Improved launches.
Delorme Atlas: Map 52 section B-4 & 5
Pushaw Lake Old Town, Penobscot County
Max Depth: 28 feet, Area: 5,056 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access off Pushaw Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section E-2
Seboeis Lake T4R9 NWP, Piscataquis County
Max Depth: 69 feet, Area: 4,201 acres
Primary Fishery: SPK (S), LLS (S), SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on West Seboeis Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section D-1
Spednik Lake Vanceboro, Washington County
Max Depth: 54 feet, Area: 17,219 acres
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access on Castle Rd & Vanceboro Rd.
Notes: Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 46 section B-2
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Rivers / Streams / Brooks
East Branch Penobscot River Grindstone, Penobscot County (Grindstone to T6 R8 WELS)
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LLS (W)
Access: Walk in access from Rte 11.
Delorme Atlas: Map 43 section A-4
Mattawamkeag River Winn, Penobscot County (Winn to Haynesville)
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Walk in access from River Rd or Rte 170.
Delorme Atlas: Map 44 section C-3
Nicatous Stream T3 ND, Hancock County
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), SMB
Access: Walk in access from Nicatous Stream Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section C-4
Passadumkeag River Lowell, Penobscot County (Lowell to Passadur)
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Walk in access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 34 section B & C-1
Penobscot River Milford, Penobscot County
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Trailered boat access off Rte 2.
Notes: Milford to Medway. Improved launch.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section D & E
Piscataquis River Howland, Penobscot County (Howland to Milo)
Primary Fishery: SMB
Access: Walk in access. Carry in access on Trestle Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch on Trestle Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 33 section A-2 & 3
Pleasant River Brownville, Piscataquis Count
Primary Fishery: BKT (S)
Access: Walk in access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 32 section A-5
Stillwater River Orono, Penobscot County
Primary Fishery: BKT (S), SMB
Access: UMO hand carry at Steam Plant and foot access at Stillwater River Trail
Delorme Atlas: Map 23 section A-3
Trout Brook Trout Brook Twp, Piscataquis County (Trout Brook Twp to T5 R10 WELS)
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Walk in access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section A-5
Wassataquoik Stream T3 R7 WELS,Penobscot County (T3 R7 WELS to T4 R8 WELS)
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Walk in access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 51 section C-3
Webster Brook Trout Brook Twp, Piscataquis Cty (Trout Brook Twp to T6 R10 WELS)
Primary Fishery: BKT (W)
Access: Walk in access.
Delorme Atlas: Map 56 section E-4 & 5
West Branch Penobscot River T1 R9 WELS, Penobscot County (T1 R9 WELS to T2 R10 WELS)
Primary Fishery: BKT (W), LLS (W)
Access: Walk in access. Carry in access off gravel road off Golden Rd.
Notes: Unimproved launch off gravel road off Golden Rd.
Delorme Atlas: Map 50 section E-5