First Lake

First Lake northwest of Second Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 123 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at First Lake

First Lake northwest of Second Lake 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 First Lake

Fish reported from First Lake northwest of Second Lake include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Bass

For largemouth bass at First northwest of Second, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait or jig, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at First northwest of Second, 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 First northwest of Second, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for First Lake

On a first trip to First northwest of Second, 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 First Lake

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