Mattaseunk Lake

Mattaseunk Lake is a lake in Aroostook County, Maine and covers about 579 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 21 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Mattaseunk Lake Affect Fishing

Mattaseunk 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 Mattaseunk Lake

Fish reported from Mattaseunk Lake include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass at Mattaseunk, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Mattaseunk, 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 Mattaseunk, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish at Mattaseunk, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Mattaseunk Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Mattaseunk Lake

On a first trip to Mattaseunk, 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 Mattaseunk Lake

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Mattaseunk, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Mattaseunk Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 579-acre Mattaseunk Lake?

At Mattaseunk, 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 21-foot deep end of Mattaseunk Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Mattaseunk 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 Mattaseunk Lake?

Brown bullhead is on the fish list for Mattaseunk, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.