Flood Pond, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Out in Lincoln County, Maine, sits Flood Pond. The surface lies 131 feet up. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Lincoln County are larger. Jefferson is the closest town at 4.5 miles. It is 126 miles to Manchester, the nearest city. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Flood Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Lincoln County include brown trout, alewife and Atlantic salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Flood Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 68°F; by January the average is down near 20°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Fish feed hardest at the start and the close of the open season. Plan around that when you fish Flood Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Musquash Pond Preserve covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Musquash Pond at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Flood Pond if anything is unclear.