Brown Trout is recorded in 10 of the 14 spots within 75 minutes of Bangor. 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 Bangor in May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Bangor
1. Pushaw Lake
Pushaw Lake is a 16-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at Pushaw Lake — Orono, the public ramp on Pushaw Lake closest to downtown (≈ 6.7 mi). Public access on Pushaw Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 28 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Northern Pike.
2. Sebasticook Lake
Sebasticook Lake is a 32-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at Sebasticook Lake — Newport, the public ramp on Sebasticook Lake closest to downtown (≈ 24.8 mi). Public access on Sebasticook Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Brown Trout.
3. Toddy Pond
Toddy Pond is a 37-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at Toddy Pond — Orland, the public ramp on Toddy Pond closest to downtown (≈ 17 mi). Public access on Toddy Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 122 ft. Recorded here: Atlantic Salmon, Brook Trout, and Brown Trout.
4. Unity Pond
Unity Pond is a 50-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at Unity Pond — Unity, the public ramp on Unity Pond closest to downtown (≈ 30.5 mi). Public access on Unity Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 41 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and Atlantic Salmon.
5. Branch Lake
Branch Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at Branch Lake — Ellsworth, the public ramp on Branch Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.4 mi). Public access on Branch Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 124 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Yellow Perch, and Brook Trout.
6. China Lake
China Lake is a 67-minute drive from downtown Bangor. Launch at China Lake — China, the public ramp on China Lake closest to downtown (≈ 42.7 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.
