Lake · Franklin, Maine

Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Lake · Maine

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Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Mooselookmeguntic Lake.

High confidenceLast verified: Jul 20, 2026

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

Mooselookmeguntic Lake with MDIFW-listed wild landlocked salmon and brook trout as the principal coldwater fishery.

Target species

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Wild
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MDIFW lists wild brook trout among Mooselookmeguntic Lake primary fishery species. Does not inherit Rapid River or Magalloway river-only evidence.

    Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

  • Landlocked Salmon

    Salmo salar

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Wild
    Native status
    native
    Confidence
    High confidence

    MDIFW lists Mooselookmeguntic Lake primary fishery as landlocked salmon (wild) and brook trout (wild). Lake trout is not listed as a primary fishery species for this lake in the Rangeley guide (unlike some Richardson chain waters).

    Source: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Wild
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

Large western Maine Rangeley chain coldwater lake with wild salmon and brook trout management.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Fly fishing
  • Spinning
  • Trolling

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public and managed access exists around Mooselookmeguntic; confirm current MDIFW and land-manager access listings.

Stocking information

MDIFW Rangeley Region guide lists landlocked salmon and brook trout as wild on Mooselookmeguntic. Confirm any current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report rather than assuming annual stocking.

Mooselookmeguntic and connected Rangeley chain waters can carry special fishing laws. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws before fishing.

Hatch Match

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

Cataloged lake location

Franklin, Maine

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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

Franklin

Management Category

Coldwater lake

Regulation Scope

Mooselookmeguntic Lake

Regulation Summary

Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Mooselookmeguntic Lake may have water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.

Public Access

Public

Description

Large Rangeley Lakes Region coldwater lake. No live USGS lake elevation or temperature site is assigned; the historic Upper Dam inventory site currently lacks usable instantaneous values. Outlet or Rapid River measurements are not used 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.