Slaughter Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 66.4 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 41 feet.
What to Expect at Slaughter Pond
Slaughter 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 Slaughter Pond
Fish reported from Slaughter Pond include brook trout.
Trout
For trout in Slaughter, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Slaughter Pond
When you first fish Slaughter, 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 Slaughter Pond
Spring on Slaughter 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 Slaughter can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.