Kerosene Pond, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Washington County in Maine is where Kerosene Pond sits. The surface lies 233 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by Washington County standards. The nearest place of any size is Addison, 21 miles away. After that come Cherryfield at 21 miles and Machias at 24 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Kerosene Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Reported across Washington County: alewife, Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brown trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Read Kerosene Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 67°F on average, January about 17°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid April. In an average year the thaw lands around mid April and the freeze near early December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Kerosene Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Launching is possible: a slipway lies half a mile off. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Salmon Pond, 0.6 miles out. The position on Kerosene Pond is worth confirming on the day.