Lake · Washington, Maine
East Grand Lake
East Grand Lake
Lake · Maine
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at East Grand Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
East Grand Lake with MDIFW-supported landlocked salmon and lake trout as the defining coldwater fishery. Brook trout also occur; smallmouth bass are abundant but secondary to the coldwater focus.
Target species
Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists wild lake trout (togue) among East Grand Lake primary fishery species.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lake survey identifies landlocked salmon as the principal fishery; stocking maintains the salmon fishery. Region F Penobscot guide lists East Grand Lake primary fishery as LLS (S), LKT (W), BKT (S), and SMB.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists brook trout (stocked) among East Grand Lake primary fishery species; retained as common secondary coldwater target beside landlocked salmon and lake trout.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW survey notes smallmouth bass are abundant; Region F also lists SMB among East Grand primary fishery rows. Kept present so landlocked salmon and lake trout remain the defining coldwater focus.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large eastern Maine boundary coldwater lake (Danforth / Orient area) with salmon and togue management.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
MDIFW lists trailered boat access on Greenland Cove and related launches; confirm current public access on official MDIFW resources.
Stocking information
MDIFW survey states stocking maintains the landlocked salmon fishery; Region F lists LLS and brook trout as stocked with wild lake trout. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
East Grand / boundary-water rules can be complex. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws and special-law lookup before fishing.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Washington, Maine
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Washington
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
East Grand Lake (Maine)
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; East Grand Lake is a boundary water with water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Public Access
Public
Description
Grand Lake Region boundary lake on the Maine / New Brunswick St. Croix system. No USGS lake elevation or temperature site is assigned. St. Croix River outlet gauges are intentionally not attached as lake substitutes. Weather and static destination information are supported; live lake water conditions are not implied. Confirm fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book and note international boundary considerations.
