Square Pond, Maine: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Square Pond sits within York County in Maine. It lies 525 feet above sea level. At some 877 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The edge covers about 7.7 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. On our York County list it sits near the top for size. Acton lies 2.2 miles from the water. It is 48 miles to Manchester, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Square Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Fish documented in York County include brown trout, alewife, Atlantic salmon and blueback herring. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Square Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 69°F; the cold one sits at 19°F. Hard water is a season in its own right here. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at mid December. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. Square Pond fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a slipway on the shore, half a mile from the water we list. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Goose Pond sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. Signs at Square Pond carry more weight than any list.