Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake
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Thompson Lake is a premier 4,426-acre fishing destination located in Oxford County, Maine, spanning the towns of Otisfield, Oxford, and Poland. With its maximum depth of 121 feet and 50 miles of scenic shoreline, this lake offers some of the finest salmon, lake trout, and bass fishing in the state. The lake's diverse habitat includes deep drop-offs ideal for coldwater species, rocky shorelines that provide excellent smallmouth bass structure, and shallow areas at the northern and southern ends that support thriving largemouth bass populations. Thompson Lake maintains excellent water quality with sufficient dissolved oxygen to support fisheries throughout the water column, even during the warmest summer months.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Thompson Lake and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Thompson Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Thompson Lake
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Maine licenses and regulations
Maine Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Maine Fishing License
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. A person is required to keep their fishing license with them at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide, or landowner upon request. An electronic license or permit can now be displayed in lieu of a physical paper license or permit.
Maine Fishing Regulations
This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.
Maine Stream Access Laws
"All streams of sufficient capacity in their natural condition to float boats, rafts or logs, are deemed public highways and as such are subject to the use of the public."
Take Thompson Lake with you
The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.
Use the map without signal
Download the map around Thompson Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Thompson Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.
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