Lake Hebron

Lake Hebron is a reservoir in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 638 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 102 feet, and the recorded storage amount is about 1,690 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lake Hebron Affect Fishing

Lake Hebron has an old river or creek channel under the water, so start with channel bends, points and places where shallow water drops into the deep end.

Fish and Baits at Lake Hebron

Fish reported from Lake Hebron include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, lake trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and white perch.

Bass

For largemouth bass on Hebron, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait or jig, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish on Hebron, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on Hebron, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout on Hebron, 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 on Hebron, 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 on Hebron, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Lake Hebron

Spring around Hebron is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall around Hebron can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Hebron

On a first trip to Hebron, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Lake Hebron

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Hebron, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon and togue.

Lake Hebron FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 638-acre Lake Hebron?

At Hebron, 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 102-foot deep end of Lake Hebron?

Not every trip. A better place at Hebron is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 1,690 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Hebron?

At Hebron, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.