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Pushaw Lake

Penobscot County, Maine

Pushaw Lake covers 5,056 acres in Penobscot County and reaches 28 feet deep, according to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife lake survey. MDIFW's survey lists smallmouth bass, white perch, yellow perch and chain pickerel.

N2 mi
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Surface area5,056 acres
Max depth28 ft
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

White Perch●●●○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Chain Pickerel●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Cunningham LandingPublic
    Off Essex Street, Orono; maintained boat launch and parking suitable for 2-wheel-drive vehiclesDirections ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Pushaw Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Smallmouth bass, white perch and chain pickerel are the main game fish in this shallow (28 ft max) lake.
  • Cunningham Landing off Essex Street in Orono has a well-maintained launch.

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