Chase Lake

Chase Lake is a lake in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 422 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of Chase Lake Affect Fishing

Chase 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 Chase Lake

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

Perch and Sunfish

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

Trout

For trout at Chase, 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 Chase, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.

How the Seasons Change Chase Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Chase Lake

On a first trip to Chase, 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 Chase Lake

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

Chase Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 422-acre Chase Lake?

At Chase, 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 Chase Lake?

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

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

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