Nicatous Lake
Fishing and stocking
Stocked May to October in 2026: atlantic salmon and splake, 2 plants in all. A 5,219-acre reservoir, and one of 12 stocked waters on the Hancock County record.
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The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Splake
Atlantic salmon
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked yesterday.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27 | Splake | adult | 1,260 | completed |
| Oct 13 | Atlantic salmon | adult | 650 | completed |
When to fish Nicatous Lake
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:08-11:08 am and 9:31-11:31 pm | 3:24-4:24 am and 3:40-4:40 pm |
| Tomorrow | 9:54-11:54 am and 10:18 pm-12:18 am | 4:36-5:36 am and 4:00-5:00 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 92% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Eastern Time (EDT).
What the record actually says
- Stocked 10 days ago (Oct 13)
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · Maine fishing forecast
Gear for this water
Stocked within the last three weeks: fish are still bunched near the release points and keyed on familiar smells.
For the trout (splake stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
For the salmon and steelhead (atlantic salmon stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Trolling flies and dodgers | for landlocked salmon in the lakes, early and late in the day |
| Medium spinning rod | 8 to 9 ft with 8 to 12 lb line; big water, big runs |
| Spoons and spinners | 1/4 to 1/2 oz metal; cast across and swing through the run |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| West Lake | 3.2 mi | Oct 7 |
| Duck Lake | 5.3 mi | Oct 6 |
| Burnt Land Lake | 7.1 mi | May 19 |
| Side Pistol Lake | 7.2 mi | May 27 |
| Spring Lake | 9.5 mi | Oct 1 |
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