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Upper Elbow Pond

Upper Elbow Pond is a lake in Maine, near Piscataquis County.

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Fish species in Upper Elbow Pond

Upper Elbow Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 85.7 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 23 feet.

What to Expect at Upper Elbow Pond

Upper Elbow 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 Upper Elbow Pond

Fish reported from Upper Elbow Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and yellow perch.

Perch and Sunfish

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

Trout

For trout in Upper Elbow, 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 Upper Elbow, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Upper Elbow Pond

When you first fish Upper Elbow, 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 Upper Elbow Pond

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

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