Umcolcus Lake

Umcolcus Lake is a lake in Aroostook County, Maine and covers about 723 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 17 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Umcolcus Lake Affect Fishing

Umcolcus 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 Umcolcus Lake

Fish reported from Umcolcus Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Umcolcus, 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.

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout at Umcolcus, 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 Umcolcus, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

How the Seasons Change Umcolcus Lake

Spring at Umcolcus is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Umcolcus can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Umcolcus Lake

On a first trip to Umcolcus, 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 Umcolcus Lake

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

Umcolcus Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 723-acre Umcolcus Lake?

At Umcolcus, 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 17-foot deep end of Umcolcus Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Umcolcus 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 Umcolcus Lake?

Landlocked Atlantic salmon is on the fish list for Umcolcus, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.