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14,467-acre lake near T6 ND BPP. The lake tops out around 127 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Drawn out, this is 14,196 acres of water rimmed by 65.4 miles of bank, with 22 islands in the mix. The 3.9 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. 23% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Figure 10.2 mi of water from one end to the other, 5.2 mi at the beam. The water lies in Washington County. For a second option, Wabassus Lake lies 6 mi south.
In spring, burbot run shallow here, mostly 25 to 70 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 50 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 15 to 60 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 114 ft, rated prime for summer burbot. Time it for after dark and midday. You won't need more than a heavy jig + cut bait most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 25 to 70 ft | night & dusk | Sharp break (48 ft) | Glow jigging spoon + cut bait, Rattle bait (dark) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | night & midday | Deep basin (114 ft) | Heavy jig + cut bait |
| Fall | 30 to 80 ft | night & dusk | Sharp break (48 ft) | Glow spoon + minnow head, Blade bait (slow) |
| Winter | 15 to 60 ft | night & dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | Glow tungsten + cut bait, Rattle spoon + minnow head |
In spring, lake trout run shallow here, mostly 10 to 40 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 50 to 120 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 80 ft. Deep basin is the standout, a deep basin at roughly 114 ft, rated prime for summer lake trout. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a white tube jig (deep) or a magnum spoon on downrigger most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Casting spoon over shoals, Jerkbait (shallow) |
| Summer | 50 to 120 ft | dawn | Deep basin (114 ft) | White tube jig (deep), Magnum spoon on downrigger |
| Fall | 10 to 50 ft | dusk & dawn | Rock reef (9 ft) | Heavy casting spoon, Jigging rap over reefs |
| Winter | 20 to 80 ft | dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | White tube jig, Airplane jig |
Spring lake whitefish on West Grand Lake hold shallow, usually 15 to 45 ft. By summer they slide out to 40 to 90 ft, and by winter most fish are in 25 to 70 ft. The chart's best answer is Rock reef — rock pile, 9 ft, prime for fall. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a blade bait vertical or a small jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 45 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Small jig + waxworm, Blade bait (small) |
| Summer | 40 to 90 ft | dawn | Sharp break (48 ft) | Blade bait vertical, Small jigging spoon |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | Small spoon (gold), Jig + plastic larva |
| Winter | 25 to 70 ft | midday & dawn | Sharp break (48 ft) | Jigging spoon + bead chain, Tungsten jig + waxie |
In spring, landlocked salmon run shallow here, mostly 1 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 25 to 60 ft before dropping to 10 to 40 ft for winter. Spring landlocked salmon concentrate at Oxbow Stream inflow, a prime-rated inflow / creek mouth around 1 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Oxbow Stream inflow (1 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 25 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (48 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Oxbow Stream inflow (1 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | dawn | Break off the point (24 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: smallmouth bass in 3 to 12 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 20 to 45 ft. Top water on the chart: Rock reef, a rock pile in the 9 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Rock reef (9 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Shoreline point (14 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 20 to 45 ft | midday | Break off the point (24 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Oxbow Stream inflow is the standout, an inflow / creek mouth at roughly 1 ft, rated prime for spring brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Oxbow Stream inflow (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (24 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Oxbow Stream inflow (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Oxbow Stream inflow (1 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
West Grand Lake also holds chain pickerel (3 to 15 ft in summer), pumpkinseed (2 to 10 ft in summer), white perch (15 to 40 ft in summer), yellow perch (10 to 30 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
16 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 114 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
| Date | Species | Count | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20 | Landlocked Salmon | 9,000 | ~6" |
Source: Maine IFW stocking report, retrieved 2026-08-18.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to West Grand Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
West Grand Lake is about 127 ft (39 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target burbot, lake trout, lake whitefish, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, brook trout, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, white perch, yellow perch on West Grand Lake.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 114 ft of water that rates prime for burbot in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For burbot, the summer bite is best in after dark and midday. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Yes — per Maine IFW stocking report records, West Grand Lake was most recently stocked May 20 with 9,000 landlocked salmon. The full stocking history is listed above.
Fishing on West Grand Lake is regulated by the Maine IFW. Check the official Maine regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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