Best Fishing Spots Near Caribou Maine
When I go fishing I really enjoy having the peace, quiet and some space to myself. It can be stress free when you just go fishing for fun and not have a care in the world. Some the places I looked online and in person near Caribou, Maine to fish are:
- Stepoutside.org
- Wildernesstoday.com
- Hookandbullet.com
I first looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near and one of the top google searches Stepoutside.org was that listed stops which I will share the information with you:
These Amazing Spots Near Caribou, Maine Are Perfect To Go Fishing
Few things in the world are more relaxing – or more exciting, depending on the day – than fishing. With so many freshwater lakes and rivers, fishing in Caribou, Maine is top-rated. From fly fishing to shore casting, here are some of the best spots to try your luck. Please note, that these aren’t ranked in any particular order, but we have mentioned some of the fish you’re most likely to catch.
SCOPAN PUBLIC RESERVED LAND
Township 11, Range 4, between Presque Isle and Ashland, Aroostook County Presque Isle, ME 04769 207-435-7963 Website
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Located in Aroostook County between Presque Isle and Ashland, the 16,700-acre Scopan Management Unit contains some of the most rugged terrain in this part of the state. In addition to 1400-foot-high Scopan Mountain and 9.5 miles of shoreline on Scopan Lake, it also has low hills, wetlands, brooks, and a small pond. This forested area, bordering a scenic lake, attracts visitors who enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping in a semi-remote setting. Water access campsites on the lake shore and snowmobile trails through the woods are the most popular destinations for visitors.
The secord place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Caribou, Maine and one of the top google searches I will share the information with you:
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1. COBBOSSEECONTEE LAKE:
Cobbosseecontee Lake offers a number of fishing opportunities for any serious or recreational angler. It is located in the towns of Litchfield, Manchester, Monmouth, West Gardiner and Winthrop Maine. You can view the exact location via Google Maps by clicking this link here.
Cobbosseecontee Lake is home to a number of different fish species. Depending on the time of year, you can find the following species when heading out for an afternoon of fishing:
- Brown Trout
- Brook Trout
- Rainbow Smelt
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- White Perch
- Yellow Perch
- Golden Shiners
- Emerald Shiners
- Bullheads
- Readbreast Sunfish
- Pumpkinseed Sunfish
- Black Crappie
While you can catch any of the fish we have listed here, Cobbosseecontee Lake is known for being one of the best fishing lakes in Northeast for Bass fishing. Anglers come here from all over the country to fish for bass and some of the larger bass caught in the state of Maine have come from this lake.
Typically the best time for bass fishing in Cobbosseecontee is post-spawn for Smallmouth Bass and pre-spawn for Largemouth Bass (typically around mid May to early June).
Some of the best locations on this lake to catch fish are the lily pond (Largemouth Bass) and Horseshoe island (Smallmouth Bass).
2. MEGUNTICOOK LAKE:
Megunticook Lake is a unique lake that’s filled with a number of interesting smaller islands. The lake serves as the town’s public water supply for nearby towns. The lake is located in Knox county and spreads through the towns of Camden, Hope and Lincolnville Maine. It’s the largest lake in Knox county. You can visit the exact location via Google maps by clicking here.
Megunticook Lake is also home to a number of different fish species. The spawn season has a range, but you can expect to find the following fish:
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Bullheads
- Crappie
- Yellow Perch
- White Perch
- Pickerel
- Brown Trout
- Brook Trout
- Steelhead Trout
- Walleye
While you can catch any of these fish on the lake, you are most likely to reel in Smallmouth Bass if you are fishing on Megunticook. They are quite common as are Brown Trout.
Some of the best times to hit Megunticook will be Pre and Post Spawn, towards the end of May. Crane Island is a great place to setup your fishing spot for the day on a kayak or a boat.
3. SEBAGO LAKE:
Sebago Lake offers some amazing fishing for people in southwest Maine. The lake is close to Naples and is just just an hour outside of Portland, Maine. You can see the exact location of Sebago lake via Google Maps by clicking here.
Sebago Lake is home to many different types of fish. Below are some of the most common fish you can expect to find after spending a day on the water:
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Black Crappie
- Landlocked Salmon
- Yellow Perch
- Brown Trout
- Brook Trout
- Lake Whitefish
- American Eel
- Northern Pike
Sebago lake is the second deepest lake in the state, and the basin was formed by glacial movement. It’s also known as a one of the best places to catch landlocked salmon. The most popular time to catch salmon is usually in spring, right after the ice melts.
If you aren’t out to catch landlocked salmon, you’ll find Smallmouth bass and plenty of lake trout. Most lake trout ranges from the 7 to 10 pound range, but there have been trout known to have been taken that are in the 20 pound range on this lake.
When I visit a website for information I only use small part of the article or page and I encourage you to vist all websites I talk about for more information if I didn’t answer your question Wildernesstoday.com is a great website I find as a great resource for local information I can’t find else where.
The third place I looked online for the best fishing spots to check out near Caribou, Maine and one of the top google searches HookandBullet.com I will share the information with you fishing near Caribou, Maine:
Fish Species Found in the Caribou (ME) Area
Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass,
Bodies of Water near Caribou (ME)
814 Lakes
1,840 Rivers and Streams
57 Reservoirs
191 other
Caribou (ME) Fishing Spots
Amsden Brook 7.5 milesAroostook River Reservoir 0.8 milesBirch Brook 7.8 milesBlack Brook 7 milesBrandy Brook 4.7 milesBulls Brook 8.3 milesCaribou Dam 0.8 milesCaribou Lake 4.3 milesCaribou Mill Pond 0.1 milesCaribou Mill Pond Dam 0.1 milesCaribou Stream 0.5 milesCarlson Pond 7.1 milesChurchill Lake 6 milesConant Brook 8.3 milesDeadwater Brook 7.2 milesFactory Brook 3.6 milesFactory Brook 6 milesGelot Pond 7.8 milesGlidden Brook 5.4 milesGoodrich Brook 8.2 milesGray Brook 7.1 milesGreenlaw Brook 3.8 milesHalfway Brook 7.3 milesHardwood Brook 6.1 milesHardwood Brook 1.9 milesKelly Brook 6.8 milesKetch Pond 6.5 milesLittle Madawaska Dam 6.6 milesLittle Madawaska Reservoir 6.6 milesLittle Madawaska River 3.3 milesMalabeam Lake 6.4 milesMalabeam Lake Dam 6.4 milesMile Brook 0.9 milesMill Pond 8.2 milesMoore Brook 4.4 milesNichols Brook 3.5 milesNoyes Brook 6.3 milesOtter Brook 1.5 milesPlissey Lake 6.5 milesPratt Lake 5.2 milesPrestile Brook 2.3 milesRichardson Brook 7.5 milesSealander Brook 5.6 milesSouth Branch Caribou Stream 2.1 milesSpring Brook 3.5 milesViolette Pond 5.4 milesWashburn Community Pond 8.2 milesWashburn Dam 8.2 milesWolverton Brook 5.2 milesView Map
Fishing Guides near Caribou (ME)
FlyFishMaine
“Coolest Brookie fishing…”
from $157.50
Restigouche River Lodge Guiding Service
Tackle Shops near Caribou, ME
Aardvark Outfitters
Aj’s Bait & Tackle
All Around Fence Company
Ace Bait Company
When I go fishing I am looking for that out of the way secret place if you will fishing spot that the locals know as good if I am only visit the area once in my life. Lets make the best of the time in Caribou, Maine.
Conclusion
Hope this post was helpful to you and that you have a very successful trip fishing with your friends and family! Check out the other sections of my blog for more tips on ThebookOnGoneFishing.
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