Top fish species at Lower Pistol Lake

White perch
White perch
Fallfish
Fallfish
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Fallfish

10 in · 1 lb

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White perch

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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General info

Lower Pistol Lake is a lake located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. It is most popular for fishing White perch and Fallfish.

Location

45°11′13.8″N 68°12′52.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Lower Pistol Lake, ME

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Maine can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching White perch as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

White perch

Seasons

Open
A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters. 

No bag limit. No size limit.

Rivers, streams, brooks:

  • April 1 to August 15: Open to open water fishing.
  • August 16 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds North Zone:

  • April 1 to September 30: Open to open water fishing.
  • October 1 to March 31: Closed to all fishing.

Lakes and ponds South Zone

  • January 1 to December 31: Open to ice and open water fishing.
Good

Morone americana

Regulations for

45°11′13.8″N 68°12′52.5″W
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FAQ about Lower Pistol Lake fishing

Lower Pistol Lake is a lake located in Hancock County, Maine, United States. Its coordinates are:
45°11′13.8″N 68°12′52.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Lower Pistol Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Lower Pistol Lake are:
  • White perch - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Fallfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest Lower Pistol Lake fishing reports are:
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