Upper Soper Pond in Piscataquis County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Piscataquis County, Maine, is where Upper Soper Pond sits. What surrounds it is rolling bush. Around 68 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. A shoreline of some 1.4 miles keeps the choices simple. Patten is the closest town at 45 miles. Lévis is the closest city, 98 miles away. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Upper Soper Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. County-wide records name Atlantic salmon, rainbow smelt and brook trout. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Upper Soper Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 64°F in July and bottoms out near 8°F in January. A full turn of seasons, with the strongest sport on either side of summer. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around late April. Climate figures give an open season running late April to late November. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Upper Soper Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. No dam controls it, and the level follows the season. Mapping shows no built access close by; expect to walk in from wherever you can leave the car. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Soper Pond sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Upper Soper Pond is worth confirming on the day.