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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Kennebec County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Kennebec County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. Most of the target ponds are below 50 acres and are therefore relatively small. Some of these ponds could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The fishing action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the bite slows down due to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Hancock County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Hancock County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. Most of the target ponds are below 50 acres and are therefore relatively small. Some of these ponds could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The fishing action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the bite slows down due to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Franklin County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Franklin County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. Most of the target ponds are below 50 acres and are therefore relatively small. Some of these ponds could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The fishing action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the bite slows down in response to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Aroostook County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Aroostook County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. Some of these ponds could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the fishing slows down in response to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Androscoggin County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Androscoggin County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. These ponds are all relatively small. Some of them can be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The action on these bodies of water could be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the fishing slows down in response to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in York County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in York County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. These ponds are all small. Some of them could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the fishing slows down in response to rising surface water temperatures.

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The Hottest Brook Trout Ponds for the Spring of 2013 in Cumberland County, Maine

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This blog identifies the ponds in Cumberland County, Maine that provide the best odds of catching brook trout during the spring of 2013. Most of these ponds cover less than 50 acres and are therefore relatively small. Some ponds could be fished from shore, but most are best fished from a canoe or other small craft. The action on these bodies of water can be fast and furious in the spring. Trout activity typically peaks between late April and early June, after which the fishing slows down in response to rising surface water temperatures.

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Ice fishing for brook trout: 13 tips to catch more fish

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Brook trout are the most popular trout species sought by ice fishermen in Maine. These fish have predictable behaviors which, if understood, can be used to your advantage. Follow the strategies outlined below to catch more brook trout under the ice.

Two fat brookies caught under the ice

 

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Best ice fishing ponds for catching large trout in Washington County, Maine (winter of 2013)

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About fifteen ponds in Washington County, Maine, were stocked in the fall of 2012 with brook trout and brown trout to support ice fishing during the winter of 2013. Most of the stocked trout are relatively small (7” to 11”), but plentiful, in order to provide fast action on the ice.

The state also spices-up several of these ponds with bigger trout, which I define here as fish measuring 12” or more. This blog highlight the ponds (presented in alphabetical order) in Washington County where ice fishermen have the best odds of catching those larger fish. It is recommended to consult the latest law book (available here) about special ice fishing rules that may apply on the ponds described below. Note also that the list excludes “kids only” ponds.

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Best ice fishing ponds for catching large trout in Waldo County, Maine (winter of 2013)

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About a dozen ponds in Waldo County, Maine, were stocked in the fall of 2012 with brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and/or splake to support ice fishing during the winter of 2013. Most of the stocked trout are relatively small (7” to 11”), but plentiful, in order to provide fast action on the ice.

The state also spices-up several of these ponds with bigger trout, which I define here as fish measuring 12” or more. This blog highlight the ponds (presented in alphabetical order) in Waldo County where ice fishermen have the best odds of catching those larger fish. It is recommended to consult the latest law book (available here) about special ice fishing rules that may apply on the ponds described below. Note also that the list excludes “kids only” ponds.

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