Penobscot Pond

Penobscot Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 284 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 20 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Penobscot Pond Affect Fishing

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

Fish and Baits at Penobscot Pond

Fish reported from Penobscot Pond include brook trout and splake.

Trout

For trout in Penobscot, 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 Penobscot, use a small spoon, jig or minnow-shaped lure in cool water for splake.

How the Seasons Change Penobscot Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Penobscot Pond

When you first fish Penobscot, 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 Penobscot Pond

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

Penobscot Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 284-acre Penobscot Pond?

On Penobscot, 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 20-foot deep end of Penobscot Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Penobscot 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 Penobscot Pond?

Brook trout is on the fish list for Penobscot, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.