Pocasset Lake

Pocasset Lake is a reservoir in Kennebec County, Maine and covers about 604 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of Pocasset Lake Affect Fishing

Pocasset Lake was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at Pocasset Lake

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

Bass

For bass on Pocasset, use a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait on rock for smallmouth, and fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Bullheads

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

How the Seasons Change Pocasset Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Pocasset Lake

On a first trip to Pocasset, 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.

Useful Tackle for Pocasset Lake

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

Pocasset Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 604-acre Pocasset Lake?

At Pocasset, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Pocasset Lake?

A reliable depth number was not found for Pocasset, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Pocasset Lake?

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