Upper Shin Pond

Upper Shin Pond is a pond in Penobscot County, Maine and covers about 589 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 64 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Upper Shin Pond Affect Fishing

Upper Shin 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 Shin Pond

Fish reported from Upper Shin Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed, and smallmouth bass.

Bass

For smallmouth bass in Upper Shin, drag a tube or Ned rig across rock and points, or use a small crankbait when the fish are chasing.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Upper Shin, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed.

Bullheads

For brown bullheads in Upper Shin, put a nightcrawler or small piece of cut bait on the bottom in quiet water, especially after sunset.

Trout

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

How the Seasons Change Upper Shin Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Upper Shin Pond

When you first fish Upper Shin, 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 Shin Pond

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

Upper Shin Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 589-acre Upper Shin Pond?

On Upper Shin, 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 64-foot deep end of Upper Shin Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Upper Shin 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 Upper Shin Pond?

Landlocked Atlantic salmon is on the fish list for Upper Shin, so start with a bait made for that fish instead of guessing at a species that may not be there.