Shadow Pond near Greenville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Shadow Pond is one of the Piscataquis County listings for Maine. The surface lies 1,043 feet up. Surface area runs to about 16 acres — small enough to read in one session. Supplies mean a trip to Greenville, 1.7 miles off. Sangerville is 25 miles and Dover-Foxcroft 28 miles. Also on the doorstep: Papoose Pond at 1.8 miles, Little Moose Pond 2.2 miles away, Big Moose Pond at 2.9 miles, Sawyer Pond 3.4 miles away and Mirror Pond at 4.1 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Shadow Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Piscataquis County include Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brook trout and brown trout. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Shadow Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 64°F, the coldest about 11°F. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late April. The season between ice runs from about late April to early December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Anyone fishing Shadow Pond regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Greenville Junction Boat Launch is the mapped launch, some half a mile from here. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A platform or pier sits within half a mile. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Papoose Pond, 1.8 miles out. Confirm before you fish Shadow Pond.