Middle Unknown Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 84.2 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 25 feet.
What to Expect at Middle Unknown Lake
Middle Unknown 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 Middle Unknown Lake
Fish reported from Middle Unknown Lake include chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.
Bass
For smallmouth bass at Middle Unknown, 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 Middle Unknown, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.
Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge
For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Middle Unknown, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.
Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish
For deep-water fish at Middle Unknown, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Middle Unknown Lake
On a first trip to Middle Unknown, 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 Middle Unknown Lake
Spring at Middle Unknown 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 Middle Unknown can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.