Duck Lake

Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 1,154 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 88 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Duck Lake Affect Fishing

Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Duck Lake

Fish reported from Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, lake trout, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Trout

For trout at Duck northeast of Upper Unknown, 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 Duck northeast of Upper Unknown, 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.

How the Seasons Change Duck Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Duck Lake

On a first trip to Duck northeast of Upper Unknown, 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 Duck Lake

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

Duck Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,154-acre Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake?

At Duck northeast of Upper Unknown, 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 88-foot deep end of Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Duck northeast of Upper Unknown 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 Duck Lake northeast of Upper Unknown Lake?

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