Spring River Lake

Spring River Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 664 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 31 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Spring River Lake Affect Fishing

Spring River Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Spring River Lake

Fish reported from Spring River Lake include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, brown trout, chain pickerel, and pumpkinseed.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish at Spring River, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge at Spring River, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout at Spring River, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout, and use a small minnow plug, spoon or streamer in cool water for brown trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish at Spring River, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

How the Seasons Change Spring River Lake

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Spring River Lake

On a first trip to Spring River, 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 Spring River Lake

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

Spring River Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 664-acre Spring River Lake?

At Spring River, 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 31-foot deep end of Spring River Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Spring River 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 Spring River Lake?

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