Heald Pond near Linière: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Heald Pond is one of the Somerset County waters in Maine. Height above sea level is 1,581 feet. At about 186 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. With about 2.1 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. Size puts it in the front rank of our Somerset County list. Linière sits 21 miles from here and is the nearest stop. The nearest city of size is Sherbrooke, 84 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Heald Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Across Somerset County, recorded fish include Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Heald Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 10°F in January to roughly 63°F in July. Seasons are distinct, and each one fishes differently. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. Break-up near late April, freeze-up near late November: that is the shape of an average year. Just after the ice goes and just before it returns, the fishing lifts. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Heald Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Mud Pond is 1.3 miles off. Nothing on Heald Pond should be assumed from this page alone.