Clayton Pond

Clayton Pond is a pond in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 57.3 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Clayton Pond

Clayton 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 Clayton Pond

Fish reported from Clayton Pond include brook trout and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Clayton, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Trout

For trout in Clayton, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Clayton Pond

When you first fish Clayton, 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 Clayton Pond

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