Cross Lake
Maine, United States
- lake
- 5 species listed
- 47.1116, -68.3373
Cross Lake is a lake in Maine, United States. WikiCatch lists 5 fish species for this water, including Yellow perch, White perch, Atlantic salmon. The nearest other water we map in Maine is Harris Brook, 5.0 km away.
Species at Cross Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
See the rest of Cross Lake in the app
- • Hour-by-hour bite forecast for the species listed here
- • 7-day wind, pressure, temperature and solunar
- • The depth map with your live position on the water
- • Log catches and save the spot
Nearby waters
- Harris Brookstream5.0 km
- Snare Brookriver5.6 km
- Carry Pondlake5.6 km
- Dimock Brookstream6.0 km
- Square Lakelake6.7 km
- Little California Pondlake7.8 km
- Pelletier Brookriver8.3 km
- McLean Brookstream8.4 km
About Cross Lake
Tucked into Maine, United States, Cross Lake is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Cross Lake should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Yellow perch
When perch are finicky, downsize your bait or lure and use lighter line to increase your chances of getting a bite. Focus on areas near weed beds or drop-offs as they often hold schools of perch.
- For White perch
White perch often school, so if you catch one, stay in that area to find more. Vary your retrieve speed until you find what they prefer.
- For Atlantic salmon
When fishing for Atlantic salmon, pay close attention to water depth and current, as they often hold in specific locations to conserve energy.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Cross Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Cross Lake, make sure your licence covers Maine, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official Maine fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.