Lake · Franklin, Maine
Rangeley Lake
Rangeley Lake
Lake · Maine
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Rangeley 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
Rangeley Lake with MDIFW-listed landlocked salmon and brook trout (stocked and wild) as the principal coldwater fishery.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists brook trout (stocked and wild) among Rangeley Lake primary fishery species. 2025 and 2026 stocking reports list brook trout at Rangeley Lake.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists Rangeley Lake primary fishery as landlocked salmon (stocked and wild) and brook trout (stocked and wild). 2025 annual and 2026 current stocking reports list landlocked salmon and brook trout at Rangeley Lake.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Western Maine Rangeley chain coldwater lake with 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 boat access exists in the Rangeley area; confirm current MDIFW and municipal launch listings.
Stocking information
MDIFW lists landlocked salmon and brook trout as stocked and wild. 2025 annual and 2026 current stocking reports list both species at Rangeley Lake. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Stocked
Landlocked Salmon
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Rangeley Lake special fishing laws can apply. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws before fishing.
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Franklin, 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
Franklin
Management Category
Coldwater lake
Regulation Scope
Rangeley Lake
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Rangeley Lake may have water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Public Access
Public
Description
Flagship Rangeley Lakes Region coldwater lake. No live USGS lake elevation or temperature site is assigned; the historic Oquossoc inventory site currently lacks usable instantaneous values. 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.
