Bearce Lake

Bearce Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 288 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of Bearce Lake Affect Fishing

Bearce 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 Bearce Lake

Fish reported from Bearce Lake include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, and smallmouth bass.

Bass

For smallmouth bass at Bearce, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Bearce, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

How the Seasons Change Bearce Lake

Spring at Bearce 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 Bearce can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Bearce Lake

On a first trip to Bearce, 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 Bearce Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Bearce, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Bearce Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 288-acre Bearce Lake?

At Bearce, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Bearce Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Bearce, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Bearce Lake?

Brown bullhead is on the fish list for Bearce, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.