Middle Chain Lake

Middle Chain Lake is a reservoir in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 225 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 18 feet.

What to Expect at Middle Chain Lake

Middle Chain Lake has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Middle Chain Lake

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

Bass

For smallmouth bass on Middle Chain, 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 on Middle Chain, 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 on Middle Chain, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on Middle Chain, 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 on Middle Chain, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Middle Chain Lake

On a first trip to Middle Chain, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Middle Chain Lake

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