Ross Lake is a lake in Aroostook County, Maine and covers about 26.2 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 48 feet.
What to Expect at Ross Lake
Ross 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 Ross Lake
Fish reported from Ross Lake include brook trout and yellow perch.
Perch and Sunfish
For panfish at Ross, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.
Trout
For trout at Ross, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Ross Lake
On a first trip to Ross, 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 Ross Lake
Spring at Ross 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 Ross can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.