Schoodic Lake

Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond is a lake in Washington County, Maine and covers about 406 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 37 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Schoodic Lake Affect Fishing

Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Schoodic Lake

Fish reported from Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, and smallmouth bass.

Bass

For smallmouth bass at Schoodic north of Lilly, 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 at Schoodic north of Lilly, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Schoodic north of Lilly, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads at Schoodic north of Lilly, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout at Schoodic north of Lilly, 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 at Schoodic north of Lilly, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

How the Seasons Change Schoodic Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Schoodic Lake

On a first trip to Schoodic north of Lilly, 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 Schoodic Lake

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

Schoodic Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 406-acre Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond?

At Schoodic north of Lilly, 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 37-foot deep end of Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond?

Not every trip. A better place at Schoodic north of Lilly 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 Schoodic Lake north of Lilly Pond?

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