Moccasin Pond Fishing Guide, Aroostook County, Maine

• Overview

  You will find Moccasin Pond in Aroostook County, Maine. The surface lies 951 feet up. Around 29 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. 28 miles away sits Haut-Madawaska, the nearest town. After that come Fort Kent at 28 miles and Frenchville at 33 miles. Also worth knowing: Ferguson Pond at 0.9 miles, Round Pond lies 1.2 miles on, Island Pond at 1.9 miles, Lucifee Pond lies 2.1 miles on and Long Pond at 3.2 miles. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Moccasin Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Aroostook County cover Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brook trout and lake whitefish. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Moccasin Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 64°F in July and bottom out at 7°F in January. The middle months are generous; the ends are demanding. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. Time your trip to Moccasin Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Ferguson Pond at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Moccasin Pond are worth checking on the day.