Sebago Lake Spring Fishing is at it's Best!

Early June 2026 Fishing Report

Sebago Lake Spring Fishing is Picking Up

It's been a strange spring with days in the 90's and then frigid cold mornings. Winds have whipped at times, followed by blue bird days with sun and flat waters. Small flying insects have been hatching for weeks and salmon have been filling their stomachs on these tiny emerging morsels. Angling is picking up and you need to put the time in to find the fish.

Find The Bait, Find The Fish:

Huge balls of smelt have been moving around Sebago Lake, bringing the lakers and salmon with them. This weekend I found bait balls suspended in 80-120 feet of water and the fish were right there. The week before, bait clouds were hanging higher up near the surface. Any fish I have examined have had smelt in their guts, with no signs of alewives, yet.

Watch The Birds:

Who is the most active angler on Sebago Lake? It's our friend the majestic loon! Loons fish to survive and when you see a group of three or more loons actively popping below the surface to feed, you can bet there is a school of baitfish nearby.

If you see the lowly seagull dive-bombing the water, salmon and lake trout are chasing bait up to the surface and the gulls are doing what they do best, scavenging up the garbage the fish left behind, in the form of injured bait. Head toward the birds and troll that area thoroughly. Fly lines work great when you see birds and the bait and the fish are likely just under the surface.

Dust that old trolling rod off and get on the water. There is no better fishing than spring fishing! Next up, bass fishing will get intense with the upcoming spawn!

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