Second Roach Pond

Second Roach Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 872 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of Second Roach Pond Affect Fishing

Second Roach Pond was made by holding back a river or creek, making the old channel, bends and quiet coves sensible places to begin.

Fish and Baits at Second Roach Pond

Fish reported from Second Roach Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, cusk, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Second Roach, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads in Second Roach, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

For trout in Second Roach, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Second Roach, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.

How the Seasons Change Second Roach Pond

Spring on Second Roach 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 Second Roach can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Second Roach Pond

On a first trip to Second Roach, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

Useful Tackle for Second Roach Pond

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Second Roach, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon.

Second Roach Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 872-acre Second Roach Pond?

On Second Roach, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Second Roach Pond?

A reliable depth number was not found for Second Roach, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Second Roach Pond?

Landlocked Atlantic salmon is on the fish list for Second Roach, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.