I'm staying on Rangeley Lake for the first week of August. I would typically fish for bass during the summer, but have done a ton of reading on this Lake, and there are no bass to be found.

I am up for the challenge of fishing for some trout and/or salmon, but I'm pretty sure my bass tackle box should stay at home for that week. I intend to rent a boat for a couple of days, but will probably just enjoy some fun on the lake with my family. With that being said, what do you suggest I use for equipment for doing some shore fishing that week? What are the best times to catch fish?

I'd love some feedback from the locals. Thanks.

Hi Mike, We fish for Salmon and Brook Trout in Rangeley Lake and in August these fish are usually to be found very deep at anywhere from 40' to 70 '. In order to catch them you will need a lead core outfit that will get you to those depths or downriggers. There is basically no shore line fishing at that time of year except for Pearch. Our local sport shop Rivers Edge Sports can set you up with the proper equiptment.
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