Sebago Lake
Sebago Lake is Maine's second largest lake and sits northwest of Portland. It is known for landlocked salmon and wild lake trout, plus smallmouth bass.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Landlocked Salmon
Troll in spring and fall when the water is cold.
Lake Trout
Jig spoons or swimbaits over deep water where alewife schools show on the graph.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landlocked Salmon | ||||||||||||
| Lake Trout | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass |
Boat launches
4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Raymond Beach Boat LaunchFreePublic trailer launch on Route 302, Raymond; freeDirections ↗
- Sebago Lake Station LandingFeeTown of Standish launch, 175 Northeast Rd, Standish; seasonal nonresident feeDirections ↗
- Sebago Lake State Park Boat RampFeeState park ramp, 11 Park Access Rd, Casco; park feeDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee Maine IF&W or the lake manager's website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Sebago Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Naples Bait & TackleNearby38 Harrison Rd, Naples, ME(207) 693-3638Directions ↗
- Knights Bait ShopNearby5 Brown Rd, Raymond, ME(207) 655-7524Directions ↗
Local tips
- In February, ice anglers jig for lake trout in 150 to 180 feet of water.
- Chartreuse or orange jigs and 3-inch paddle tails work well for togue through the ice.
- Launch at the state ramp on Route 302, Sebago Lake State Park, or Sebago Lake Station in Standish.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Sebago Lake.
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