Buttermilk Pond

Buttermilk Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 183 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Buttermilk Pond

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 Buttermilk Pond

Fish reported from Buttermilk Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon and brook trout.

Trout

For trout in 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 Buttermilk, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Buttermilk Pond

When you first fish 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 Buttermilk Pond

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