Round Pond near South Sanford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Round Pond is one of the York County listings for Maine. The surface lies 253 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 4 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. It is a small entry by York County standards. Nearest place of any size is South Sanford, 1.1 miles away. Sanford is 2.7 miles and Lebanon 4.7 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Round Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Across York County, recorded fish include brown trout, alewife, Atlantic salmon and blueback herring. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Round Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 69°F for July and 21°F for January. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Firm cover through the cold months, then open water from early April. Break-up sits around early April on average, with the water closing again about mid December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Plan any trip to Round Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Picture Pond at 0.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Round Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.