Long Pond

Long Pond southeast of Misery Pond is a pond in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 2,950 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 44 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Long Pond Affect Fishing

Long Pond southeast of Misery 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 Long Pond

Fish reported from Long Pond southeast of Misery Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, cusk, pumpkinseed, splake, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Long southeast of Misery, 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.

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout in Long southeast of Misery, 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 southeast of Misery, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and use a small spoon, jig or minnow-shaped lure in cool water for splake. Also in Long southeast of Misery, fish a jig or natural bait on the bottom in cold water or after dark for cusk.

How the Seasons Change Long Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Long Pond

On a first trip to Long southeast of Misery, 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 Long Pond

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

Long Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 2,950-acre Long Pond southeast of Misery Pond?

On Long southeast of Misery, 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 44-foot deep end of Long Pond southeast of Misery Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Long southeast of Misery 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 southeast of Misery Pond?

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