Hothole Pond

Hothole Pond is a pond in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 53.9 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Hothole Pond

Hothole Pond is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Hothole Pond

Fish reported from Hothole Pond include brook trout and brown trout.

Trout

For trout in Hothole, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout, and use a small minnow plug, spoon or streamer in cool water for brown trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hothole Pond

When you first fish Hothole, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

When to Fish Hothole Pond

Spring on Hothole is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall on Hothole can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.