Pickerel Pond Fishing in Cumberland County, Maine

• Overview

  The Cumberland County entry here is Pickerel Pond, in Maine. It sits at 515 feet above sea level. Small at around 17 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Cumberland County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Denmark, is 3.4 miles away. Bridgton follows at 6.2 miles, then Hiram at 7 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Pickerel Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Records held for Cumberland County cover brown trout, Atlantic salmon, blueback herring, rainbow trout and smallmouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Pickerel Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 17°F in January up to 68°F in July. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Hard cover is dependable here; it goes around early April. Expect the water usable from around early April until roughly mid December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Time your trip to Pickerel Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. There is a pier recorded roughly 0.9 miles away. Perley Mills Community Forest covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Perley Pond at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Pickerel Pond before loading the car.