Washington County · lake · 3,721 acres
Gardner Lake
1 stocking on record · MDIFW
Gardner Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine, stocked with Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 6, 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
70°
62°
14 mph
63%
Fri
Overcast
75°
62°
9 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
75°
59°
9 mph
3%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Chase Mills Stream2.1 mi
- Second Lake2.6 mi
- Harmon Stream2.7 mi
- Hammond Pond2.7 mi
- East Machias River Reservoir3.1 mi
- Josh Pond2.6 mi
- Loon Lake3.7 mi
- Shiny Lake3.7 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.
Gardner Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Gardner Lake?+
Gardner Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon in Washington County, Maine, most recently on May 6, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Gardner 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 Gardner Lake?+
Gardner Lake is a lake in Washington County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.