Bald Mountain Pond

Bald Mountain Pond is a pond in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 1,146 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 62 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Bald Mountain Pond Affect Fishing

Bald Mountain Pond is too large to fish all at once, so pick one group of coves and points and stay there long enough to learn what the fish are using.

Fish and Baits at Bald Mountain Pond

Fish reported from Bald Mountain Pond include arctic char, brook trout, and lake trout.

Trout

For trout in Bald Mountain, 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 Bald Mountain, jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout and work a small spoon or jig slowly in the coldest deep water for Arctic char.

How the Seasons Change Bald Mountain Pond

Spring on Bald Mountain is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall on Bald Mountain can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Bald Mountain Pond

When you first fish Bald Mountain, 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.

Useful Tackle for Bald Mountain Pond

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Bald Mountain, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for togue and Arctic char.

Bald Mountain Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,146-acre Bald Mountain Pond?

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

Should anglers fish the 62-foot deep end of Bald Mountain Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Bald Mountain is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Bald Mountain Pond?

Arctic char is on the fish list for Bald Mountain, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.