The Basin

The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn is a reservoir in Androscoggin County, Maine and covers about 2,277 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of The Basin Affect Fishing

The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at The Basin

Fish reported from The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, lake trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass on the Androscoggin County reservoir, 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 on the Androscoggin County reservoir, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge on the Androscoggin County reservoir, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads on the Androscoggin County reservoir, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout on the Androscoggin County reservoir, 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 on the Androscoggin County reservoir, 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 on the Androscoggin County reservoir, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change The Basin

Spring around the Androscoggin County reservoir 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 around the Androscoggin County reservoir can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing The Basin

On a first trip to the Androscoggin County reservoir, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for The Basin

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at the Androscoggin County reservoir, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon and togue.

The Basin FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,277-acre The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn?

At the Androscoggin County reservoir, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn?

A reliable depth number was not found for the Androscoggin County reservoir, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at The Basin southeast of Lake Auburn?

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