Fishing Havener Pond in Lincoln County, Maine

• Overview

  Havener Pond belongs to Lincoln County, Maine. The coast is 3.2 miles away. It measures about 84 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. A shoreline of some 1.5 miles keeps the choices simple. It lies lower than most water we list in Maine. 4.2 miles away sits Cushing, the nearest town. After that come Warren at 4.3 miles and Waldoboro at 4.7 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Havener Pond

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Lincoln County include brown trout, alewife, Atlantic salmon and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Havener Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 67°F; by January the average is down near 22°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly early April. The lid tends to go about early April and return around mid December. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Havener Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. Nothing is listed nearby for parking or launching a boat. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Sidensparker Pond, 1.9 miles away. What applies at Havener Pond may have changed since it was mapped.