Guide To Fishing At East Grand Lake

AKA: Grand Lake East

A major ice-fishing destination in winter, East Grand Lake offers good fishing for bass, trout, sunfish, perch, salmon and pickerel, year round. This 16,000-acre lake straddles the eastern Maine-Canada border, at Danforth, ME.

78 miles of fishable shoreline awaits anglers searching for their favorite species. Much of the Maine shore is accessible for fishing from the bank, or portage of canoes, car-toppers and kayaks. A boat launch ramp is located at Forest City, on the southern part of the lake. There is plenty of lodging, stores and restaurants nearby plus a great place to camp at Greenwood Cove Campground & RV Park.

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, brook trout, lake trout, redbreast sunfish, white perch, yellow perch, landlocked Atlantic salmon and chain pickerel at East Grand Lake in Maine.

Primary fish species residing in East Grand Lake

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

East Grand Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Fishing Boat Rentals

Rideout's Lodge & Cottages
Rentals: Fishing boats
207 448-2440

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Greenland Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Greenland Cove Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Click here for a Maine Fishing License.

Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Greenland Cove Campground - 207 448-2863

East Grand Lake ME Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

East Grand Lake
Greenland Cove Campground
Brown Rd
Danforth, ME 04424
207 448-2863

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