Ragged Lake

Ragged Lake is a reservoir in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 2,606 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 54 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Ragged Lake Affect Fishing

Ragged Lake has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Baits at Ragged Lake

Fish reported from Ragged Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, cusk, lake trout, and splake.

Trout

For trout on Ragged, 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 on Ragged, 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. Also on Ragged, use a small spoon, jig or minnow-shaped lure in cool water for splake and fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.

How the Seasons Change Ragged Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Ragged Lake

On a first trip to Ragged, 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 Ragged Lake

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

Ragged Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,606-acre Ragged Lake?

At Ragged, 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 54-foot deep end of Ragged Lake?

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

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