Second Lake

Second Lake west of Hammond Pond 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 Second Lake

Second Lake west of Hammond Pond 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 Second Lake

Fish reported from Second Lake west of Hammond Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Second west of Hammond, 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 Second west of Hammond, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Second west of Hammond, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Trout

For trout at Second west of Hammond, 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 Second west of Hammond, 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.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Second Lake

On a first trip to Second west of Hammond, 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 Second Lake

Spring at Second west of Hammond 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 Second west of Hammond can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.