Lower Pistol Lake

Lower Pistol Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 935 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 32 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Lower Pistol Lake Affect Fishing

Lower Pistol 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 Lower Pistol Lake

Fish reported from Lower Pistol Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, white perch, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Trout

For trout at Lower Pistol, 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 Lower Pistol, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Lower Pistol Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Lower Pistol Lake

On a first trip to Lower Pistol, 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 Lower Pistol Lake

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

Lower Pistol Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 935-acre Lower Pistol Lake?

At Lower Pistol, 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 32-foot deep end of Lower Pistol Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Lower Pistol 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 Lower Pistol Lake?

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