Spencer Pond near Greenville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Piscataquis County, Maine, you have Spencer Pond. The ground round it is mixed forest. At 1,040 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. The edge covers about 6.1 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. It is among the larger waters listed here for Piscataquis County. Greenville lies 20 miles from the water. Brownville is 40 miles away, with Sangerville at 41 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Spencer Pond

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Public occurrence data for Piscataquis County names Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brook trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Take Spencer Pond a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 65°F and January about 10°F. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. Once it clears, about late April, the fishing comes on quickly. Climate averages put the opening at about late April and the closing near early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. On Spencer Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. A campsite is mapped about half a mile away, which makes an early start easier. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A phone call first saves an afternoon. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Tom Young Pond sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm before you fish Spencer Pond.