Leighs Mill Pond

Leighs Mill Pond is a pond in York County, Maine and covers about 36.5 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 23 feet.

What to Expect at Leighs Mill Pond

Leighs Mill 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 Leighs Mill Pond

Fish reported from Leighs Mill Pond include black crappie, chain pickerel, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For smallmouth bass in Leighs Mill, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Crappie and Panfish

For panfish in Leighs Mill, use a small jig or live minnow beside brush for black crappie, 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 Leighs Mill, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Leighs Mill, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Leighs Mill Pond

On a first trip to Leighs Mill, 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 Leighs Mill Pond

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