Millimagassett Lake

Millimagassett Lake is a lake in Penobscot County, Maine and covers about 1,399 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 64 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Millimagassett Lake Affect Fishing

Millimagassett Lake is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Millimagassett Lake

Fish reported from Millimagassett Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, lake trout, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Trout

For trout at Millimagassett, 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 Millimagassett, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout.

How the Seasons Change Millimagassett Lake

Spring at Millimagassett is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall at Millimagassett can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Millimagassett Lake

On a first trip to Millimagassett, 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 Millimagassett Lake

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

Millimagassett Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,399-acre Millimagassett Lake?

At Millimagassett, 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 64-foot deep end of Millimagassett Lake?

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

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