Lake / pond Open — South Zone, summer

Cobbosseecontee Lake (Monmouth)

Monmouth, ME · about 64 hours from Maupin (typical, off-peak)

Named town lot on Cobbossee, Augusta-side pond.

Salt River / stream Lake / pond Shop (desk) Guide only Parking Stay State access Private — ask first

Around now

Most likely in this drive this week. Not a guarantee — confirm the official rule.

Also worth a thought: Largemouth bass, Chain pickerel.

Season

Southern Maine lakes are generally open year-round. Trout go deep in the heat. Official IFW / specials win. Official rule

License

Maine freshwater license

Park

Town of Monmouth hard ramp. Fully accessible. Seasonal toilets. Large trailer lot.

Walk in

Short from the town lot.

Wading

Shore at the launch.

Usual window

Spring and fall; bass at dawn.

Sunday conditions

NE 5 mph around dawn. Fine to go.

A setup that belongs here

6-wt, streamers and poppers.

Notes

Town public launch. South Zone. Confirm IFW.

Overnight plan: Sunday evening and Monday dawn. Book two nights if you want the morning. Drive time is to the stay, then a few minutes to the water.

Maps Call shop

Private. On this phone, and in your test book if you signed in on Journal.

95 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032
Store hours vary; fishing department inside the flagship

Classes and a full counter. Tourist, but they will talk to a first-timer.

Call Website

Shop desks, plus a few independents who fish public water. We do not take a cut. Call them.

No desk pinned yet. Ask the shop above who they trust here.