Washington Pond

Washington Pond is a pond in Knox County, Maine and covers about 565 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 36 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Washington Pond Affect Fishing

Washington Pond has an old channel, incoming water and quiet coves, and small water-level changes can move fish from the bank to the first drop.

Fish and Baits at Washington Pond

Fish reported from Washington Pond include brook trout, brown bullhead, brown trout, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass in Washington, use a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait on rock for smallmouth, and fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.

Perch and Sunfish

For panfish in Washington, use a worm or tiny jig near weeds and shade for pumpkinseed, and fish a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom for yellow perch.

Pike, Pickerel and Muskellunge

For pike, pickerel or muskellunge in Washington, throw a small spoon or flashy swimbait along weeds for chain pickerel.

Bullheads

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

Trout

For trout in Washington, try a small spoon, inline spinner, streamer or worm near cool incoming water for brook trout, and use a small minnow plug, spoon or streamer in cool water for brown trout.

Salmon, Lake Trout and Other Deep-Water Fish

For deep-water fish in Washington, use a small jig, minnow or worm when white perch gather over deep flats and drop-offs.

How the Seasons Change Washington Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Washington Pond

On a first trip to Washington, 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 Washington Pond

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

Washington Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 565-acre Washington Pond?

On Washington, 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 36-foot deep end of Washington Pond?

Not every trip. A better place on Washington 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 Washington Pond?

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