Kimball Pond near New Sharon: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Maine, Kimball Pond belongs to Kennebec County. The sea is 37 miles distant. It runs to roughly 55 acres — big enough to hold fish away from the bank, small enough to learn. A shoreline of some 1.1 miles keeps the choices simple. New Sharon lies 4.5 miles from the water. Sherbrooke sits 109 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Kimball Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across Kennebec County: brown trout, Atlantic salmon, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Fish Kimball Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 16°F and July at about 67°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Expect a real winter and a strong spring after it. Count the season from break-up, usually mid April. The open-water window runs from around mid April to about early December in an average year. Late spring and early autumn carry the year between them. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Kimball Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. It formed naturally, so levels move with rainfall rather than with a gate. This sits inside Peter Miller Woodland, so read the reserve notices first. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Boody Pond at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Kimball Pond for certain.