Possum Lake

Possum Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 24.8 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 16 feet.

What to Expect at Possum Lake

Possum 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 Possum Lake

Fish reported from Possum Lake include brook trout, chain pickerel, white perch, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Possum, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Possum, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Possum Lake

On a first trip to Possum, 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 Possum Lake

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