Rocky Lake

Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 1,745 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 36 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Rocky Lake Affect Fishing

Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Rocky Lake

Fish reported from Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Rocky north of Munson, 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 at Rocky north of Munson, 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 at Rocky north of Munson, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads at Rocky north of Munson, 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 at Rocky north of Munson, 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 Rocky Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Rocky Lake

On a first trip to Rocky north of Munson, 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.

Useful Tackle for Rocky Lake

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

Rocky Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,745-acre Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake?

At Rocky north of Munson, 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 36-foot deep end of Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Rocky north of Munson 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 Rocky Lake north of Munson Lake?

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