Ben Annis Pond

Ben Annis Pond is a pond in Penobscot County, Maine and covers about 36.6 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 9 feet.

What to Expect at Ben Annis Pond

Ben Annis Pond is shallow enough that wind, weeds, shade and even a small dip in the bottom can make one part fish better than another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Ben Annis Pond

Fish reported from Ben Annis Pond include black crappie, chain pickerel, white perch, and yellow perch.

Crappie and Panfish

For panfish in Ben Annis, use a small jig or live minnow beside brush for black crappie, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

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

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Ben Annis, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ben Annis Pond

When you first fish Ben Annis, 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 Ben Annis Pond

Spring on Ben Annis is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is best early or late around weeds, shade and the few deeper holes. Fall on Ben Annis can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.