Heald Pond northeast of Trout Pond is a pond in Oxford County, Maine and covers about 106 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 17 feet, and the recorded storage amount is about 800 acre-feet.
What to Expect at Heald Pond
Heald Pond northeast of Trout 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 Useful Baits at Heald Pond
Fish reported from Heald Pond northeast of Trout Pond include brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass in Heald northeast of Trout, 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 Heald northeast of Trout, 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 Heald northeast of Trout, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.
Bullheads
For brown bullheads in Heald northeast of Trout, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Heald Pond
On a first trip to Heald northeast of Trout, 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.
When to Fish Heald Pond
Spring on Heald northeast of Trout 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 Heald northeast of Trout can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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