Hancock County · lake · 123 acres
Side Pistol Lake
1 stocking on record · MDIFW
Side Pistol Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout — most recently on May 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
70°
62°
10 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
73°
62°
10 mph
5%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
8 mph
4%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 27 | Brook Trout | 400 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Middle Pistol Lake0.7 mi
- Spencer Pond1.3 mi
- Upper Pistol Lake1.8 mi
- Lower Pistol Lake2.4 mi
- Spring Lake2.9 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Duck Lake Brook3.7 mi
- Porter Pond3.1 mi
- Trueworthy Pond3.3 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.
Side Pistol Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Side Pistol Lake?+
Side Pistol Lake is stocked with Brook Trout in Hancock County, Maine, most recently on May 27, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Side Pistol 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 Side Pistol Lake?+
Side Pistol Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated May 27, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.