Forbes Pond

Forbes Pond is a pond in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 192 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 11 feet.

What to Expect at Forbes Pond

Forbes 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 Forbes Pond

Fish reported from Forbes Pond include brook trout, brown bullhead, largemouth bass, and pumpkinseed.

Bass

For largemouth bass in Forbes, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait or jig, then slow down with a Texas-rigged worm.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Forbes, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Bullheads

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

Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Forbes Pond

When you first fish Forbes, 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 Forbes Pond

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