Colby Pond

Colby Pond is a pond in Waldo County, Maine and covers about 26.3 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 12 feet.

What to Expect at Colby Pond

Colby 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 Colby Pond

Fish reported from Colby Pond include chain pickerel and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Colby Pond

When you first fish Colby, 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 Colby Pond

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