Fishing North Pond in Piscataquis County, Maine

• Overview

  North Pond lies in Piscataquis County, in Maine. The ground round it is rolling bush. Surface area is around 60 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. The full circuit measures close to 1.6 miles on foot. The closest town, Greenville, is 8.8 miles away. The nearest city of size is Sherbrooke, 117 miles away. No border sits close enough to matter.

• Where to Fish on North Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brook trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Work North Pond in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 65°F, with January the cold end at about 12°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near late April. From about late April to around early December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. On North Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. No launch point is recorded nearby, so this is a bank water unless you carry a boat in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Juniper Knee Pond, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat access at North Pond as something to verify.