Piscataquis County · reservoir · 75,598 acres
Moosehead Lake
Stocked 3× on record · MDIFW
Moosehead Lake is a reservoir in Piscataquis County, Maine, stocked with Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 20, 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
67°
63°
9 mph
58%
Fri
Overcast
76°
63°
12 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
80°
61°
7 mph
18%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 20 | Landlocked Salmon | 2,000 | ||
| May 20 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | ||
| May 20 | Landlocked Salmon | 1,500 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Upper Moose Brook2.0 mi
- Mountain View Pond1.9 mi
- Moose Brook3.3 mi
- Burnham Pond2.5 mi
- Mirror Pond4.0 mi
- Intake Pond4.8 mi
- Papoose Pond5.6 mi
- Little Moose Pond5.8 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.
Moosehead Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Moosehead Lake?+
Moosehead Lake is stocked with Landlocked Salmon in Piscataquis County, Maine, most recently on May 20, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Moosehead 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 Moosehead Lake?+
Moosehead Lake is a reservoir in Piscataquis County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.