Roaring Lake

Roaring Lake is a reservoir in Washington County, Maine and covers about 74.1 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 10 feet.

What to Expect at Roaring Lake

Roaring 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 Useful Baits at Roaring Lake

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

Perch and Sunfish

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

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

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

Trout

For trout on Roaring, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Roaring Lake

On a first trip to Roaring, 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.

When to Fish Roaring Lake

Spring around Roaring is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall around Roaring can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.