Pleasant Pond

Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog is a pond in Somerset County, Maine and covers about 1,037 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 198 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Pleasant Pond Affect Fishing

Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog has an old river or creek channel under the water, so start with channel bends, points and places where shallow water drops into the deep end.

Fish and Baits at Pleasant Pond

Fish reported from Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog include brook trout and lake trout.

Trout

For trout in Pleasant south of Deer Bog, 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 Pleasant south of Deer Bog, jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout.

How the Seasons Change Pleasant Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Pleasant Pond

On a first trip to Pleasant south of Deer Bog, 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 Pleasant Pond

A medium spinning rod covers most casting at Pleasant south of Deer Bog, while a second rod with enough line and weight to reach deep water is useful for togue.

Pleasant Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 1,037-acre Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog?

On Pleasant south of Deer Bog, 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 198-foot deep end of Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog?

Not every trip. A better place on Pleasant south of Deer Bog 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 Pleasant Pond south of Deer Bog?

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