Fishing in the Southern Maine Lakes Region
Explore fishing in the Southern Maine Lakes Region of Maine. Sebago Lake Inlet, Long Lake, Cobbosseecontee, Saco River,
The inlet streams feeding Sebago Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
1. Sebago Lake Inlet (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Sebago Lake Inlet, MaineThe inlet streams feeding Sebago Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
2. Long Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Long Lake, MaineLong Lake offers excellent fishing in the Southern Maine Lakes with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
3. Cobbosseecontee (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Cobbosseecontee, MaineCobbosseecontee offers excellent fishing in the Southern Maine Lakes with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: **LAKE,** Manchester, West Gardiner, etc. (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: Daily bag limit on bass: 1 fish; all bass between 16 and 20 inches must be released alive at once.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Monmouth Boat Ramp →
4. Saco River (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Saco River, MaineSaco River offers excellent fishing in the Southern Maine Lakes with good public access and scenic surroundings.
- ⚠ This water: Fryeburg to Saco (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: From the Maine/New Hampshire border in Fryeburg to Cataract Dam in Saco: Open to open water and ice fishing from January 1 - December 31: S-19. The use of all legal forms of bait, artificial lures, and artificial flies is permitted.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: River Run Saco Canoe Access →
5. Lake K10 (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Lake K10, MaineLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southern Maine Lakes of Maine with scenic natural surroundings.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
6. Bell Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Bell Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Monson (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**ALO, S-17. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
7. Ben Annis Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Ben Annis Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Fields Pond Boat Launch →
8. Ben Gile Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Ben Gile Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
9. Ben Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Ben Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Wallagrass (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**S-11. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
10. Benjamin Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Benjamin Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
11. Bennett Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Bennett Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Arnold Brook Lake Boat Landing →
12. Bennett Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Bennett Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Parkman (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**S-11, S-19. Open to open water fishing from October 1 - November 30: ALO, S-7.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
13. Berry Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Berry Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Cherry Pond Boat Launch →
14. Berry Brook Flowage (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Berry Brook Flowage, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
15. Big Bartley Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Bartley Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
16. Big Beaver Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Beaver Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Horserace Brook Boat Ramp →
17. Big Benson Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Benson Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
18. Big Berry Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Berry Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
19. Big Black Brook Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Black Brook Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
20. Big Bennett Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Bennett Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
21. Big Brook Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Brook Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: T14 R10 WELS (North Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: **CI.**Motorboats prohibited.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
22. Big Dimmick Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Dimmick Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
23. Big Duck Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Duck Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
24. Big Fish Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Fish Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
25. Big Fisher Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Fisher Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Ragged Lake Boat Ramp →
26. Big Grapevine Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Grapevine Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
27. Big Greenland Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Greenland Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
28. Big Greenwood Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Greenwood Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
29. Big Grenier Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Grenier Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
30. Big Heath (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Heath, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
31. Big Houston Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Houston Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
32. Big Caribou Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Caribou Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
33. Big Indian Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Indian Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
34. Big Hurd Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Hurd Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
35. Big Island Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Island Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
36. Big Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- ⚠ This water: Big Lake Twp, Grand Lake Stream Plt, Greenlaw Chopping Twp, Indian Twp (South Zone). General fishing laws apply, except: The portion of Big Lake at the mouth of Grand Lake Stream westerly of the two red markers, one set on the point about 200 yards west of Little River Bluff and one set on an unnamed point on the opposite shore near Greenlaw Island, shall be closed to all ice fishing. Daily bag limit on smallmouth bass: 1 fish; all smallmouth bass between 12 and 20 inches must be released alive at once. No size or bag limit onlargemouth bass. Daily bag limit on white perch: 25 fish. From October 1 - December 31: S-4, S-7.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
37. Big Machias Lake (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Machias Lake, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
38. Big Marsh Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Marsh Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
39. Big Minister Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Minister Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Boat Launch: Horserace Brook Boat Ramp →
40. Big Moose Pond (Landlocked Salmon, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass)
Big Moose Pond, MaineNamed lake in the Southern Maine Lakes Region region of Maine.
- Landlocked salmon · Limit: 2 · Min 14 in (streams 14 in min, 25 in max)
- Brook trout (incl. splake, Arctic charr) · Limit: North: 5; South: 2 · Min 6 in
Fishing Tips for the Southern Maine Lakes Region
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Maine; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many Southern Maine Lakes Region waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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