Ballard Pond

Ballard Pond is a pond in Franklin County, Maine and covers about 6 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Ballard Pond

Ballard 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 Ballard Pond

Fish reported from Ballard Pond include chain pickerel.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge in Ballard, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ballard Pond

When you first fish Ballard, 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 Ballard Pond

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