Moosehead Lake Named the Best Ice Fishing Spot in Maine

’Tis the season to enjoy Maine's beautiful outdoors… especially when it's at its coldest.

Why on Earth would I say that? Because we are discussing the wonderful sport of ice fishing. You know, the sport where Mainers voluntarily jump onto the ice, drill a hole, and drop a line to try to bring home a few quality catches. And Maine is no doubt a great state to do this in.

Where is the Best Spot to Ice Fish in Maine?

There are a ton of great ice fishing spots to hit in Maine. However, this article is about Maine's largest lake and the fact that it’s receiving critical acclaim for a popular recreational activity the region is well-known for.

The site NewEngland.com has a great article about ice fishing, listing the best public ice fishing spots in the region. The article highlights the top spot in each New England state, and the number one pick for Maine is Moosehead Lake.

Getty Images

Located in northwestern Maine, Moosehead Lake is incredibly versatile. It’s known for various types of fishing, including fly fishing and, of course, ice fishing. Moosehead is also home to some of the most popular fish species, including several types of salmon, trout, and bass.

What makes Moosehead Lake so Great for Ice Fishing?

Another advantage of Moosehead is that it's far from civilization. It’s not that tourists completely avoid the area, but it’s nothing like the more populated zones along the coast or in the southern part of the state. Moosehead is genuinely perfect in that regard—it’s essentially the ideal setting for a long, peaceful day of fishing.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that Maine has such a solid and special ice fishing spot like this. The state has always had a strong reputation for fishing, and with so many pristine lakes, ponds, and rivers, you might think choosing the best spot would be difficult. But Moosehead truly stood out to the site. And considering its northern location, the ice tends to last a bit longer than the state’s more southern lakes and ponds.

Getty Images/iStockphoto

Congrats to Moosehead on this well-deserved recognition. And we should also shout out the other fishing spots that NewEngland.com cited for Maine, including Allagash Lake, Sabattus Pond, and Sebago Lake.

Happy ice fishing season to all! And you know what they say: If this shanty’s rockin’, don’t come a-knockin’.