Hancock County · lake · 1,390 acres
West Lake
Stocked 3× on record · MDIFW
West Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on Jun 1, 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
Overcast
77°
59°
10 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
81°
61°
9 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
83°
58°
12 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 1 | Brook Trout | 200 | ||
| May 27 | Landlocked Salmon | 500 | ||
| Apr 23 | Brook Trout | 600 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Abamgamook Lake0.2 mi
- Duck Lake Brook2.2 mi
- Trueworthy Pond2.9 mi
- Lower Oxhead Pond2.8 mi
- Middle Oxhead Pond2.7 mi
- Porter Pond3.5 mi
- Nicatous Lake3.2 mistocked May 27, 2026
- Trout Pond4.0 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.
West Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in West Lake?+
West Lake is stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Hancock County, Maine, most recently on Jun 1, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish West 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 West Lake?+
West Lake is a lake in Hancock County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: MDIFW · updated Jun 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.