Farrow Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 287 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 86 feet.
How the Size and Shape of Farrow Lake Affect Fishing
Farrow Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Farrow Lake
Fish reported from Farrow Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, cusk, chain pickerel, lake trout, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.
Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Farrow, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.
Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge
For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Farrow, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.
Bullheads
For brown bullheads at Farrow, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.
Trout
For trout at Farrow, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.
Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish
For deep-water fish at Farrow, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout. Also at Farrow, fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.
How the Seasons Change Farrow Lake
Spring at Farrow is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Farrow can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Farrow Lake
On a first trip to Farrow, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Farrow Lake
A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Farrow, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon and togue.
Farrow Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 287-acre Farrow Lake?
At Farrow, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 86-foot deep end of Farrow Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Farrow is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
Which reported fish is a simple first target at Farrow Lake?
Landlocked Atlantic salmon is on the fish list for Farrow, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.
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