Scraggly Lake

Scraggly Lake northwest of Shaw Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, but a reliable surface-area number was not found, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Scraggly Lake

Scraggly Lake northwest of Shaw Lake is best learned by checking visible cover, incoming water and the first drop into deeper water instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with a similar name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Scraggly Lake

Fish reported from Scraggly Lake northwest of Shaw Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, cusk, chain pickerel, lake trout, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass at Scraggly northwest of Shaw, 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 Scraggly northwest of Shaw, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Scraggly northwest of Shaw, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Trout

For trout at Scraggly northwest of Shaw, 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 Scraggly northwest of Shaw, 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 at Scraggly northwest of Shaw, fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Scraggly Lake

On a first trip to Scraggly northwest of Shaw, 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 Scraggly Lake

Spring at Scraggly northwest of Shaw 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 Scraggly northwest of Shaw can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.