Black Pond in Piscataquis County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Within Piscataquis County, Maine, you have Black Pond. The surface lies 1,109 feet up. The water covers some 128 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The full circuit measures close to 1.9 miles on foot. Greenville lies 25 miles from the water. Lévis is the closest city, 116 miles away. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Black Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Piscataquis County include Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brook trout and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Black Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 64°F and January near 10°F. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. Break-up comes around late April, and the run that follows is short and strong. Ice clears near late April and comes back about late November in a typical year. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Black Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Little Fisher Pond at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Black Pond.