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Bear Pond

Bear Pond is a lake in Maine, near Piscataquis County.

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Bear Pond Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Bear Pond

Bear Pond northeast of Second Buttermilk Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 41.9 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 48 feet.

What to Expect at Bear Pond

Bear Pond northeast of Second Buttermilk 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 Bear Pond

Fish reported from Bear Pond northeast of Second Buttermilk Pond include brook trout, smallmouth bass, splake, and white perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass in Bear northeast of Second Buttermilk, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Trout

For trout in Bear northeast of Second Buttermilk, 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 Bear northeast of Second Buttermilk, use a small spoon, jig or minnow-shaped lure in cool water for splake and use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bear Pond

When you first fish Bear northeast of Second Buttermilk, 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 Bear Pond

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

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Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

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