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Winthrop Lakes Region
Say the words “Winthrop Lakes Region” and it conjures up images of great bass fishing—both largemouths and smallmouths—in the mind of anyone who’s been there.
In fact the bigger lakes in this area—Cobbossee (4,950 acres), Maranacook (1,673 acres), Annabessacook (1,750 acres) and Androscoggin (3,126 acres)—are famed across the Northeast for the quality bass fishing they offer. But the smaller ponds dotted throughout the region, places such as the Tacoma Lakes, Berry, Wilson and Dexter ponds, as well as Cobbossee Stream, all have excellent bass populations too.
But that’s just a part of what this exciting region offers visiting anglers. For example, both Cobbossee Lake and Cobbossee Stream get routine stockings of brown trout, as does Androscoggin Lake, one of the bigger waters in the region. Brown trout grow fast in these fertile waters.
If you’d like to try your hand at brook trout, you can find them in most of these waters, although Cochnewagon Pond is a particularly good choice because it is stocked throughout the fishing season. If smaller waters appeal to you then you might want to try Upper and Lower Narrows ponds. For brookies in flowing water, Wilson Stream in Monmouth is a prime destination.
If you’ll be bringing the kids along to do bobber and worm fishing, they’ll be delighted with all of the perch and sunfish they can catch throughout the region.
Access to all of these waters is easy, thanks to public boat launches located on each lake or pond. In the case of some of the smaller ponds, it is hand-carry only, making for excellent fishing from canoes or kayaks.
The Winthrop Lakes Region is an ideal destination for visiting anglers because it is home to plenty of lodging, guides, bait shops, and boat dealers. It’s close enough to the shopping and cultural centers of Augusta and Lewiston/Auburn to be convenient, while still retaining all the charm and character of small-town Maine.
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