Upper Russell Pond

Upper Russell Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 268 acres, and a reliable maximum depth was not found.

How the Size and Shape of Upper Russell Pond Affect Fishing

Upper Russell 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 Upper Russell Pond

Fish reported from Upper Russell Pond include brook trout.

Trout

For trout in Upper Russell, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout.

How the Seasons Change Upper Russell Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Upper Russell Pond

When you first fish Upper Russell, 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 Upper Russell Pond

A medium spinning rod with 8- to 10-pound line handles most jigs, worms and small lures at Upper Russell, while a medium-heavy rod is better for bass jigs and heavier bottom rigs.

Upper Russell Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 268-acre Upper Russell Pond?

On Upper Russell, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Why is no maximum depth listed for Upper Russell Pond?

A reliable depth number was not found for Upper Russell, so anglers should rely on what they can see and what their lure touches.

Which reported fish is a simple first target at Upper Russell Pond?

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