Kennebec County · reservoir · 3,942 acres
China Lake
Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW
China Lake is a reservoir in Kennebec County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on Apr 27, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MDIFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
74°
65°
12 mph
43%
Fri
Overcast
83°
61°
8 mph
13%
Sat
Overcast
87°
61°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 27 | Brook Trout | 250 | ||
| Apr 27 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Outlet Stream3.1 mi
- Evans Pond2.9 mi
- Meadow Brook4.0 mi
- Outlet Stream3.5 mi
- Mud Pond4.5 mi
- Outlet Stream4.1 mi
- Threemile Pond4.5 mi
- Hewitt Brook5.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ME regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
China Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in China Lake?+
China Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Kennebec County, Maine, most recently on Apr 27, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish China Lake?+
Yes — Maine requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is China Lake?+
China Lake is a reservoir in Kennebec County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated Apr 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.