Fishing Upper First Saint John Pond in Somerset County, Maine

• Overview

  Upper First Saint John Pond lies within the bounds of Somerset County, Maine. The bank is 1,824 feet above sea level. Surface area is around 30 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Compared with other Maine water on our list, it sits high. The town to know is Linière, 21 miles out. Saint-Côme--Linière is 26 miles away, with Saint-Georges at 33 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper First Saint John Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Somerset County include Atlantic salmon, brown trout, smallmouth bass and rainbow smelt. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Treat Upper First Saint John Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 8°F in January to roughly 63°F in July. Winter shuts things down for a spell, then spring reopens them fast. After late April the shallows warm and the fish move up. The season between ice runs from about late April to late November. Right after break-up, and again as the nights sharpen, is when to go. It holds true on Upper First Saint John Pond more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Nothing is mapped in the way of a ramp or car park within a short radius. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lower First Saint John Pond is 0.6 miles distant. Check the current arrangement for Upper First Saint John Pond.