Trout Pond near Cornville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Trout Pond is set in Somerset County, Maine. The bank is 833 feet above sea level. Small at around 16 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Cornville lies 14 miles from the water. Sherbrooke sits 111 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Trout Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Somerset County records list Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt among the fish reported. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Trout Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 65°F for July and 13°F for January. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. Once it clears, about mid April, the fishing comes on quickly. The season between ice runs from about mid April to early December. From the thaw to midsummer the fishing improves week by week. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Trout Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Prentiss Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. What applies at Trout Pond may have changed since it was mapped.