Category Archives: Salmon and Trout

Fishing for landlocked Atlantic salmon on West Grand Lake in T6 ND BPP, Washington County, Maine (May 7, 2023)

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A Gorgeous view of the northern end of Marks Island.

 

West Grand Lake is a large, 14,340-acre body of water located in township T6 ND BPP, Washington County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 35 B3). The public access is found by the dam at Grand Lake Stream. The launch is paved and spacious. It is easily accessible from Route 1 by driving down Grand Lake Stream Road, which is paved, for about 10 miles. Plenty of parking is available by the launch which is also equipped with a convenient primitive rest room facility.

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Ice fishing for brook trout on Norcross Pond in Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine (January 28, 2013)

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It’s a cold morning but I enjoy being in the great outdoors!

 

Norcross Pond is a 122-acre body of water located in Chesterville, Franklin County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 20 E1). The public access point is found at the southeastern end of the pond where Norcross Hill Road joins Ridge Road. Plenty of parking space is available along the shoulder where these two roads meet.

 

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Ice fishing for brook trout on Haley Pond in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine (January 7, 2023)

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Look for this sign on Route 4 in downtown Rangeley. The parking area is in the back next to the pond.

 

Haley Pond is a 170-acre body of water located in Rangeley, Franklin County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 28 E5). To reach the public access point, drive into downtown Rangeley on Route 4 and look for the Rangeley Inn (big blue building). Right past it is a sign for “Sarge’s Additional Parking”. Turn into this lot, drive to the back, and park your vehicle next to the pond. You can walk right onto the ice from here. During open-water season, one could launch a canoe or kayak from this unimproved access, but not a trailered boat.

 

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Ice fishing for brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout on Worthley Pond, Peru, Oxford County, Maine (January 1, 2023)

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The public access is plowed during the winter and provides plenty of parking spaces

 

Worthley Pond is a 354-acre body of water located in Peru, Oxford County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 11 A3). The public access point is located on East Shore Road and is clearly indicated by a blue boat launch sign. This well-maintained hardtop launch is plowed during the winter to provide parking and allow easy access to the pond.

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Fishing for brook trout, brown trout, and rainbow trout on Worthley Pond, Peru, Oxford County, Maine (November 25, 2022)

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The weather is cold, gloomy, and overcast. But, fortunately, the wind is quiet.

 

Worthley Pond is a 354-acre body of water located in Peru, Oxford County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 11 A3). The public access point is found on East Shore Road and is clearly indicated by a blue boat-launch sign. This well-maintained hardtop launch is spacious, accessible to large craft, and offers plenty of parking spaces.

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Fishing for brown trout on Great Pond in Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine (November 20, 2022)

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We are looking for the large brown trout in 2 to 3 ft. of water right by the boat launch.

 

Great Pond is a 5,239-acre body of water located in Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 20 E4). To reach the public access point, drive north on Route 27 (Augusta Road) towards the town of Belgrade Lakes, turn right on Sahagian Road, drive for less than a quarter mile and then turn left on Boat Way Lane. Blue boat launch signs clearly indicates these two turn-offs. The spacious and well-maintained launch offers a hardtop boat ramp with plenty of parking. It also provides a permanent outdoor bathroom.

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Fishing for brown trout on Great Pond in Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine (November 19, 2022)

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Great Pond is a 5,239-acre body of water located in Belgrade, Kennebec County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 20 E4). To reach the public access point, drive north on Route 27 (Augusta Road) towards the town of Belgrade Lakes, turn right on Sahagian Road, drive for less than a quarter mile and then turn left on Boat Way Lane. Blue boat launch signs clearly indicates these two turn-offs. The spacious and well-maintained launch offers a hardtop boat ramp with plenty of parking. It also provides a permanent outdoor bathroom.

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Fishing for brook trout and brown trout on Little Medomak Pond in Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine (November 13, 2022)

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Look for the yellow milfoil sign to locate the public access point. And, oh yes, the weather sucks!

 

Little Medomak Pond (a.k.a. Spencer Pond) is a 75-acre body of water located in Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 13 D5). The public access point is found on the western shore of the pond. To reach this location, drive on Old Augusta Road, turn into Storer Mountain Road and drive for just under one mile until you see the yellow milfoil sign nailed to a tree on your right. Anglers can release a kayak or canoe from this location, but not a trailered boat because the access point lacks any kind of ramp. The nearby road shoulder provides limited parking.

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Fishing for brook trout and brown trout on Crystal Pond in Washington, Knox County, Maine (November 13, 2022)

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View of the unimproved access point. Note the large pool in front of the launch, the emergent aquatic vegetation on both sides, and the rocky spur with the pine trees to the left.

 

Crystal Pond is a 98-acre body of water located in Washington, Knox County, Maine (see The Atlas and Gazetteer map 13 C5). The public access point is situated along the north shore of the pond, off Crystal Lake Road, and is clearly indicated by a blue sign. The launch is unimproved but could easily accommodate a small trailered boat. It also provides plenty of parking space. The surrounding area is nice and open, with several fire pits and permanent BBQ grills. It looks like folks enjoy camping here in the summer.

 

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Fishing for brook trout on Alford Lake in Hope, Knox County, Maine (November 5, 2022)

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Turn at this sign and drive all the way to the boat launch.

 

Alford Lake is a 577-acre body of water located in Hope, Knox County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 14 D2). To reach the lake, drive north on Buzzel Hill Road and turn right on Beaver Lodge Road. Look for the wooden “Beaver Lodge” campground sign in case the road sign is missing (as it was for me this morning). Drive down Beaver Lodge Road for 0.7 miles to the public boat launch. Keep in mind that this road passes straight through the privately owned Beaver Lodge campground. No need to stop; just keep on driving. The launch is spacious and provides plenty of parking spots, as well as picnic accommodations.

 

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