Cargill Pond is a pond in Waldo County, Maine and covers about 56.6 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 22 feet.
What to Expect at Cargill Pond
Cargill 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 Cargill Pond
Fish reported from Cargill Pond include chain pickerel and largemouth bass.
Bass
For largemouth bass in Cargill, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait or jig, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm.
Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge
For pike, pickerel or muskellunge in Cargill, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Cargill Pond
When you first fish Cargill, 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 Cargill Pond
Spring on Cargill 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 Cargill 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.