Originally Posted by
rosuallu
There are some great lakes up here. I live here and fish most of them. If you start in the south and head north, here is what I would suggest that is reasonably close to the Maine turnpike.
Little sebago in Windham or Panther Pond in Raymond. Great largemouth. Pleasant Lake in Casco has giant smallmouth. Stay away from Sebago - its on the top 100 list but shouldn't be. I like fishing it but it is very, very difficult and not consistent. Its only on the list because of the lodging.
As you head north, the Androscoggin River in Turner is very good for both smallmouth and largemouth. Then as you get towards the center of the state near Augusta, just take your pick. To the west of the city is Cobbossee, Andro Lake, Great Pond. To the east try China Lake (I think on the top 100), 3 Mile Pond or Webber Pond (on the top 100).
There are many, many more. Just grab a map. Mostly you cant go wrong.