Quakish Lake

Quakish Lake is a reservoir in Penobscot County, Maine and covers about 1,055 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found, and the recorded storage amount is about 8,100 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Quakish Lake Affect Fishing

Quakish 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 Quakish Lake

Fish reported from Quakish Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and white perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass on Quakish, 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 Quakish, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

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

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on Quakish, 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 Quakish, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Quakish Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Quakish Lake

On a first trip to Quakish, 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 Quakish Lake

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

Quakish Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,055-acre Quakish Lake?

At Quakish, 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 Quakish Lake?

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

What does the 8,100 acre-foot storage figure mean at Quakish Lake?

At Quakish, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.