Trout Pond Fishing near Enfield, Maine

• Overview

  Trout Pond is one of the Penobscot County listings for Maine. This is pine and birch ground. It measures about 32 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. For a base, Enfield sits 3.9 miles out. Lincoln lies 8.3 miles off, Howland another 8.5 miles. Also within reach: Pickerel Pond out at 1.1 miles, Eskutassis Pond at 1.8 miles, Cold Stream Pond out at 2.9 miles, Gristmill Pond at 3 miles and Little Eskutassis Pond out at 3.9 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Trout Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Penobscot County names Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel and rainbow smelt. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. The shape of Trout Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warm month here averages 67°F; the cold one sits at 15°F. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. After mid April the shallows warm and the fish move up. On average, mid April opens the water and early December closes it again. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Trout Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Failing this one, try Pickerel Pond, 1.1 miles away. Ask locally about Trout Pond if anything is unclear.