Beech Hill Pond

Beech Hill Pond is a pond in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 1,422 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 104 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Beech Hill Pond Affect Fishing

Beech Hill Pond has very deep water, but the deepest hole is not always the best place to fish, so look for baitfish, nearby points and the depth where bites start.

Fish and Baits at Beech Hill Pond

Fish reported from Beech Hill Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, lake trout, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and white perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass in Beech Hill, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Beech Hill, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

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

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout in Beech Hill, 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 Beech Hill, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout. Also in Beech Hill, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Beech Hill Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Beech Hill Pond

When you first fish Beech Hill, 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 Beech Hill Pond

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

Beech Hill Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,422-acre Beech Hill Pond?

On Beech Hill, 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 104-foot deep end of Beech Hill Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Beech Hill 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 Beech Hill Pond?

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