Tea Pond Fishing in Piscataquis County, Maine

• Overview

  Tea Pond is one of the Piscataquis County waters in Maine. It stands 640 feet above sea level. About 24 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Millinocket is the closest place, 14 miles off. East Millinocket is 20 miles away, with Medway at 22 miles. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge. It is easier to fish well than to fish quickly.

• Where to Fish on Tea Pond

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Reported across Piscataquis County: Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt, brook trout and brown trout. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. On Tea Pond that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 64°F at the top of summer and 10°F at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. Winter locks it down, and late April brings it back. Average temperatures cross freezing around late April in spring and again near late November in autumn. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. That shapes the year on Tea Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Nothing built is recorded close to the bank here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Mink Pond at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Tea Pond before loading the car.