Fishing Clemons Pond in Oxford County, Maine

• Overview

  Oxford County in Maine is where Clemons Pond sits. The shore lies 33 miles out. Surface area is around 82 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Shoreline comes to about 2.1 miles, small enough to learn in a day. Start from Hiram, 3.9 miles down the road. Manchester is the closest city, 67 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Clemons Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Oxford County include brown trout, Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Treat Clemons Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 68°F in July. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. That is the shape of the year on Clemons Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A made slipway is half a mile from here, which settles the boat question. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Little Clemons Pond is 0.7 miles distant. Nothing on Clemons Pond should be assumed from this page alone.