Fishing in the Downeast Maine Region

The Downeast Maine area of Maine, featuring Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass.

1. Grand Lake Stream Inlet (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Grand Lake Stream Inlet, Maine

The inlet streams feeding Grand Lake Stream offer good fishing for the region's target species.

2. West Grand Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

West Grand Lake, Maine

West Grand Lake offers excellent fishing in the Downeast Maine with good public access and scenic surroundings.

3. St. Croix River (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

St. Croix River, Maine

St. Croix River offers excellent fishing in the Downeast Maine with good public access and scenic surroundings.

4. Downeast Maine Reservoir (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Downeast Maine Reservoir, Maine

Downeast Maine Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

5. North Downeast Maine Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

North Downeast Maine Lake, Maine

North Downeast Maine Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

6. Upper Downeast Maine Creek (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Upper Downeast Maine Creek, Maine

Upper Downeast Maine Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

7. Maine River Access (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Maine River Access, Maine

Maine River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

8. Lake J9 (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Lake J9, Maine

Lake J9 offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

9. Downeast Maine Wildlife Area Ponds (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Downeast Maine Wildlife Area Ponds, Maine

Downeast Maine Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

10. Hidden Lake (Region 2) (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Hidden Lake (Region 2), Maine

Hidden Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

11. Beaver Creek Maine (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Beaver Creek Maine, Maine

Beaver Creek Maine offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

12. Clearwater Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Clearwater Lake, Maine

Clearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

13. Pine Creek Reservoir (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Pine Creek Reservoir, Maine

Pine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

14. Mill Brook (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Mill Brook, Maine

Mill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

15. Trout Pond #17 (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Trout Pond #17, Maine

Trout Pond #17 offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

16. Heron Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Heron Lake, Maine

Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

17. Eagle Nest Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Eagle Nest Pond, Maine

Eagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

18. Wildcat Brook (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Wildcat Brook, Maine

Wildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

19. Deer Run Reservoir (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Deer Run Reservoir, Maine

Deer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

20. Fisherman's Cove (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Fisherman's Cove, Maine

Fisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

21. Bass Haven Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Bass Haven Lake, Maine

Bass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

22. Sunset Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Sunset Pond, Maine

Sunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

23. Morning Star Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Morning Star Lake, Maine

Morning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

24. Twin Lakes (Maine) (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Twin Lakes (Maine), Maine

Twin Lakes (Maine) offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

25. Long Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Long Pond, Maine

Long Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

26. Round Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Round Lake, Maine

Round Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

27. Indian Brook Reservoir (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Indian Brook Reservoir, Maine

Indian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

28. Rocky Creek (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Rocky Creek, Maine

Rocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

29. Birch Tree Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Birch Tree Lake, Maine

Birch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

30. Maple Grove Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Maple Grove Pond, Maine

Maple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

31. Oak Hill Reservoir (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Oak Hill Reservoir, Maine

Oak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

32. Willow Creek (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Willow Creek, Maine

Willow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

33. Aspen Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Aspen Lake, Maine

Aspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

34. Silver Lake (Region 1) (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Silver Lake (Region 1), Maine

Silver Lake (Region 1) offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

35. Golden Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Golden Pond, Maine

Golden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

36. Blue Heron Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Blue Heron Lake, Maine

Blue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

37. Fox Den Pond (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Fox Den Pond, Maine

Fox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

38. Otter Creek (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Otter Creek, Maine

Otter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

39. Beaver Dam Lake (Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, Smallmouth Bass)

Beaver Dam Lake, Maine

Beaver Dam Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Downeast Maine of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.

Fishing Tips for the Downeast Maine Region

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Maine for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Maine fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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