Upper Pond Fishing near Bristol, Maine

• Overview

  Upper Pond sits within Lincoln County in Maine. What surrounds it is rolling bush. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lincoln County list. 2.1 miles away sits Bristol, the nearest town. After that come Damariscotta at 3.1 miles and Edgecomb at 6.2 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Upper Pond

  We hold no depth figure for this one. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Open biodiversity records for Lincoln County list brown trout, alewife, Atlantic salmon and rainbow smelt. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Upper Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 68°F in July and bottoms out near 22°F in January. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about early April. From about early April to around mid December, expect open water on the long-run figures. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. On Upper Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. The water borders Half Moon Pond Conservation Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Lower Pond at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position at Upper Pond before loading the car.