Whetstone Pond

Whetstone Pond is a pond in Piscataquis County, Maine and covers about 256 acres, with a deepest recorded spot of 125 feet.

How the Size and Shape of Whetstone Pond Affect Fishing

Whetstone Pond has very deep water, but the deepest hole is not always the best place to fish, so look for baitfish, nearby points and the depth where bites start.

Fish and Baits at Whetstone Pond

Fish reported from Whetstone Pond include landlocked Atlantic salmon, brook trout, and lake trout.

Trout

For trout in Whetstone, 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 Whetstone, troll a smelt-colored streamer, thin spoon or small minnow plug for landlocked salmon and jig or troll a spoon or minnow-shaped lure in cold, deep water for lake trout.

How the Seasons Change Whetstone Pond

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

A Simple Plan for Fishing Whetstone Pond

When you first fish Whetstone, 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 Whetstone Pond

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

Whetstone Pond FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 256-acre Whetstone Pond?

On Whetstone, 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 125-foot deep end of Whetstone Pond?

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

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