Hancock Pond

Hancock Pond southwest of Mud Pond is a pond in Oxford County, Maine and covers about 1,010 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 59 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Hancock Pond Affect Fishing

Hancock Pond southwest of Mud 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 Baits at Hancock Pond

Fish reported from Hancock Pond southwest of Mud Pond include brown bullhead, brown trout, cusk, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass in Hancock southwest of Mud, use a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait on rock for smallmouth, and fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Hancock southwest of Mud, 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 Hancock southwest of Mud, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout in Hancock southwest of Mud, use a small minnow plug, spoon or streamer in cool water for brown trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Hancock southwest of Mud, fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.

How the Seasons Change Hancock Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Hancock Pond

On a first trip to Hancock southwest of Mud, 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.

Useful Tackle for Hancock Pond

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Hancock southwest of Mud, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Hancock Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,010-acre Hancock Pond southwest of Mud Pond?

On Hancock southwest of Mud, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 59-foot deep end of Hancock Pond southwest of Mud Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Hancock southwest of Mud is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Hancock Pond southwest of Mud Pond?

Brown bullhead is on the fish list for Hancock southwest of Mud, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.