Guide To Fishing At Messalonskee Lake

AKA: Lake Messalonskee

A popular warm-water fishery in the south-central part of the state, Messalonskee Lake is a 3,500-acre lake, at Belgrade. It is the second largest lake in the Belgrade Chain of Lakes.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

Bass, crappie, perch and sunfish thrive here, as do cold-water species including trout, salmon, pike and pickerel. The majority of over 25 miles of shoreline is developed. An undeveloped marsh area on the southern end of the lake creates a nice nursery for many of the warm water species.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, landlocked salmon, chain pickerel and northern pike at Messalonskee Lake in Maine.

Primary fish species residing in Messalonskee Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Messalonskee Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Belgrade Boat Shop
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
207 485-6953

Loon Ridge
Rentals: Bass boats and pontoon boats
207 495-2294

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Belgrade Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Belgrade Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Messalonskee Lake Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Augusta Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Sidney Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Hosta Lane, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

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