Long Pond

Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond is a pond in Hancock County, Maine and covers about 937 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 112 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Long Pond Affect Fishing

Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond has very deep water, but the deepest hole is not always the best place to fish, so look for baitfish, nearby points and the depth where bites start.

Fish and Baits at Long Pond

Fish reported from Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

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

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Long northeast of Hamilton, 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 Long northeast of Hamilton, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

Trout

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

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Long northeast of Hamilton, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

How the Seasons Change Long Pond

Spring on Long northeast of Hamilton is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer fishing is usually better in cooler, deeper water. Fall on Long northeast of Hamilton can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Long Pond

When you first fish Long northeast of Hamilton, 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.

Useful Tackle for Long Pond

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Long northeast of Hamilton, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for salmon.

Long Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 937-acre Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond?

On Long northeast of Hamilton, 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 112-foot deep end of Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Long northeast of Hamilton 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 Long Pond northeast of Hamilton Pond?

Landlocked Atlantic salmon is on the fish list for Long northeast of Hamilton, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.