Brown Trout is recorded in 15 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Augusta. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Brown Trout peaks around Augusta in May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Augusta
1. Cobbosseecontee Lake
Cobbosseecontee Lake is a 10-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Cobbosseecontee Lake — Winthrop, the public ramp on Cobbosseecontee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6 mi). Public access on Cobbosseecontee Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 100 ft. Recorded here: Pumpkinseed, Largemouth Bass, Redbreast, and Black Crappie.
2. Maranacook Lake
Maranacook Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Maranacook Lake — Winthrop, the public ramp on Maranacook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 9.9 mi). Public access on Maranacook Lake: 4 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 127 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Brown Trout.
3. Great Pond
Great Pond is a 23-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Great Pond — Belgrade, the public ramp on Great Pond closest to downtown (≈ 15 mi). Public access on Great Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 69 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Alewife.
4. China Lake
China Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at China Lake — Vassalboro, the public ramp on China Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.3 mi). Public access on China Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 92 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
5. Messalonskee Lake
Messalonskee Lake is a 14-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Messalonskee Lake — Sidney, the public ramp on Messalonskee Lake closest to downtown (≈ 12.2 mi). Public access on Messalonskee Lake: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 113 ft. Recorded here: Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Rainbow Trout.
6. Ellis Pond
Ellis Pond is a 24-minute drive from downtown Augusta. Launch at Salmon Lake — Belgrade, the public ramp on Ellis Pond closest to downtown (≈ 14.3 mi). Public access on Ellis Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 52 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
