Chases Pond

Chases Pond is a pond in York County, Maine and covers about 135 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 37 feet, and the recorded storage amount is about 2,130 acre-feet.

What to Expect at Chases Pond

Chases Pond has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Useful Baits at Chases Pond

Fish reported from Chases Pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Chases, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, 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 Chases, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Chases Pond

On a first trip to Chases, check incoming water, one bend in the old channel and a point near deep water with a moving lure, then slow down with a jig or worm where you get a bite.

When to Fish Chases Pond

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