Lower Shaw Pond

Lower Shaw Pond is a pond in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 61.7 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

What to Expect at Lower Shaw Pond

Lower Shaw Pond is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lower Shaw Pond

Fish reported from Lower Shaw Pond include chain pickerel and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Lower Shaw, fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge in Lower Shaw, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lower Shaw Pond

When you first fish Lower Shaw, 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.

When to Fish Lower Shaw Pond

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