Lost Pond Fishing near Presque Isle, Maine

• Overview

  Lost Pond lies in Aroostook County, Maine. It lies 1,053 feet above sea level. At 10 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Aroostook County list holds plenty of bigger water. Supplies mean a trip to Presque Isle, 37 miles off. Beyond it, Patten at 40 miles and Easton at 42 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Lost Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Reported across Aroostook County: Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brook trout. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Lost Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 64°F, with January the cold end at about 7°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. Break-up sits around late April on average, with the water closing again about late November. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lost Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Trout here take small spinners, spoons and, where fly water allows, a nymph or dry. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. The nearest alternative is Center Pond, 0.7 miles out. What applies at Lost Pond may have changed since it was mapped.