Fishing Is Heating Up on Sebago Lake!!!

Early May 2026 Fishing Report

Where to Fish on Sebago Lake

Salmon are up in the water column, between surface and 25-feet down. Lake trout are on bottom, primarily. Watch for bait schools on your fish-finder, likely smelt or alewife, as fish will be suspended where the bait is.

What Bait to Use on Sebago Lake

Live bait is king now. Smelts or shiners are working well. Fellow Guide Dan Hillier and I are having good luck using large shiners. A few salmon we took to eat had smelts in their stomach. Salmon we released burped up smelts as we were handling them.

When to Fish

Salmon fishing is best early from sun-up to until 9:00AM. Lake trout are active all day, especially when trolling bottom using lead core line or a downrigger. Cloudy or rainy days are best and a little chop on the water is always a good thing when fishing for salmon. Tight lines!

About the Author: Tom Roth

Tom Roth is an avid outdoorsman who has spent years exploring and guiding on Sebago Lake and beyond. He’s been the Sebago Lake columnist for The Maine Sportsman since 1995 and is the author of A Sporting Year in Maine. Book a Trip with Guide Tom Roth