Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake north of Little Pickerel Pond is a lake in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 239 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 24 feet.

What to Expect at Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake north of Little Pickerel Pond is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Eagle Lake

Fish reported from Eagle Lake north of Little Pickerel Pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Eagle north of Little Pickerel, 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.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Eagle north of Little Pickerel, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Eagle Lake

On a first trip to Eagle north of Little Pickerel, 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.

When to Fish Eagle Lake

Spring at Eagle north of Little Pickerel 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 Eagle north of Little Pickerel can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.