Belden Pond is a pond in Waldo County, Maine and covers about 24.5 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 29 feet.
What to Expect at Belden Pond
Belden 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 Belden Pond
Fish reported from Belden Pond include chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.
Bass
For smallmouth bass in Belden, 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 Belden, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.
Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge
For pike, pickerel or muskellunge in Belden, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Belden Pond
When you first fish Belden, 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 Belden Pond
Spring on Belden 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 Belden can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.