China Lake near Fairfield, Maine
This is a very popular spot for shore anglers who take the short drive form Augusta in the spring to fish for white perch. The shoreline can get very crowded. The boat traffic is not bad at all though. Both species of bass and pickerel are caught here as are the occasional trout or lake trout. Use live worms or meal worms for white perch and you may pick up a brown trout. Little white twister tails work well also.
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China Lake Fishing near Fairfield, Maine
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Details for China Lake
Species Caught Here:
Smallmouth Bass
White Perch
Largemouth Bass
Brown Trout
Pickerel
Brook Trout
Access: Public Property
Body of Water Type: Reservoir
Lat/Long: 44.583397 -69.642822
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Description for China Lake, Kennebec County, Maine
China Lake is a reservoir located just 2.2 miles from Fairfield, in Kennebec County, in the state of Maine, United States, near Waterville, ME. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including smallmouth bass, white perch, largemouth bass, brown trout, pickerel and brook trout here. Whether you’re baitcasting or fly fishing your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to China Lake.
For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit
Maine Fish & Wildlife.
Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our
Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.
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