where to take my boy ice fishing around Oakland?(newbie)

[mike1]

Hi! Just found this site, looks like a great place! I havn't been ice fishing in years(O.K. decades!) my 7 year old really wants to try it. We live in Oakland. There is alot of lakes to choose from. Ive heard Messalonskee can be good in Sidney. Any other thoughts? I don't really care what we catch, just want to try and get a few flags. Need a decent place to park and unload a snow machine. THANKS! Mike

[smeltslayer]

Go into Wildthing Bait shop (Charlie's Log Cabin) and he will point you in the right direction.    Good luck.

[slt]

Welcome aboard Mike1. I too came back to ice fishing after a couple of decades off. That was five years ago and I don't think I'll be able to quit again.....kids love it. Good luck

[Bigmac]

Togus Pond in Augusta. Easy road side access, bass, pickrel, and perch keep will keep your boy busy and engaged.

[Cool Blue]

Theres a few places to try. Mcgraw pond, East pond, but not sure about good parking there. North Pond, I believe pine tree camp leaves the road open down to the lake. lots of parking next to the lake . I might head to my shack around noon if the wind dont pick up.