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Gauntlet Pond

Gauntlet Pond is a lake in Maine, near Piscataquis County.

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Fish species in Gauntlet Pond

Gauntlet Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 13.8 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 8 feet.

What to Expect at Gauntlet Pond

Gauntlet 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 Gauntlet Pond

Fish reported from Gauntlet Pond include brook trout.

Trout

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Gauntlet Pond

When you first fish Gauntlet, 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 Gauntlet Pond

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

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