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Fishing for brook trout on Nubble Pond in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (June 2, 2026)

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These conditions are totally to my liking!

 

Nubble Pond covers 23 acres and is located in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 B2). To reach this destination, drive down Meadow Road (Route 121), turn onto Plains Road, and drive for 1.0 mile to the red-and-white Kingsley Pines Camp sign. The wide dirt trail to the pond starts by large blocking boulders on the opposite side of the road from that sign, and runs parallel to the pond’s outlet. It takes about 5 minutes walking (one-way) to reach the rough put-in found at the southern tip of the pond. Only hand-carried craft can be launched from this location, which limits the competition. Plenty of parking is available along the shoulder on Plains Road.

 

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Fishing for brook trout on Nubble Pond in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (June 4, 2025)

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Look for the Kinsley Pines Camp sign next to Coughlan Cove Road. The foot path up to Nubble Pond starts on the other side of Plains Road.

 

Nubble Pond covers 23 acres and is located in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 B2). To reach this destination, drive down Meadow Road (Route 121), turn onto Plains Road, and drive for 1.0 mile to the red-and-white Kingsley Pines Camp sign next to Coughlan Cove Road. The wide foot trail to the pond starts by large blocking boulders on the opposite side of the road from that sign and runs parallel to the pond’s outlet. It takes about 5 minutes walking (one-way) to reach the put-in at the southern tip of the pond. Only hand-carried craft can be launched from this location. Plenty of parking is available along the shoulder on Plains Road.

 

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Ice fishing for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass on Raymond Pond, Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (March 1, 2025)

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The conditions are perfect this morning: temps in the 40’s, overcast, and a couple of inches of snow on top of 18 inches of ice.

 

Raymond Pond is a 346-acre body of water located in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 B2). This pond does not have a recognized public access. I reach the ice this morning through the shoreline property of a friend. An unimproved and unmarked boat ramp exists off Raymond Hill Road on Swans Road as it crosses over towards a large island on the eastern shore. But the several prominent “no trespassing” and “private road” signs by the entrance of Swans Road indicate that this road is closed to the general public.

 

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Fishing for brown trout on Sand Pond in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine (September 4, 2024

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The boat launch by the outlet of Hancock Pond is wide and spacious. Remember to leave your vehicle at the parking area across the road behind the mailboxes.

 

Sand Pond is a 256-acre body of water located in Denmark, Oxford County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 4 B3. NOTE: both the Gazetteer and Google Maps refer to it as Walden Pond). This pond does not have a public launch area. Instead, access is via the hard-topped municipal boat launch found at the outlet of nearby Hancock Pond. Both ponds are connected via a short but shallow (< 1 ft. deep) thoroughfare. Keep in mind that the Hancock Pond launch is not deep and that trailered boats need to be backed out a way before they will float off. Also, a local homeowner tells me that vehicles should not be left behind in the launch area itself but instead must be parked in the open area across Wabunaki Road behind the mailboxes. The launch area does not provide any signs clarifying that important detail. Beware that, in the past, some vehicles parked at the launch have been towed away by the town at the owner’s expense…

 

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Fishing for brook trout and brown trout on the Pleasant River in Windham, Cumberland County, Maine (June 1, 2024)

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The first brookie of the afternoon.

 

The Pleasant River is a relatively short stream which originates in Gray and merges with the Presumpscot River near South Windham. The stretch I am targeting this afternoon flows upstream from the bridge on Windham Center Road in Windham (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 D2). Other good fishing areas flow between Windham Center Road and the Pope Road bridge (behind the Windham high school), and the stretch downstream from Pope Road. It and I are ancient friends as I have been visiting these waters on and off for over 25 years. It is remarkable how few people have discovered this place, given its central location close to several large population centers in southern Maine. I do not remember ever bumping into more than 3 or 4 people during any one outing. In fact, I see no one else during today’s trip even though it is a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in late spring, which is prime time for trout fishing!

 

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Fishing for landlocked Atlantic salmon on Panther Pond in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (May 19, 2024)

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The boat launch by the dam at Mill Street is unimproved and parking by the road is limited

 

Panther Pond is a 1,439-acre body of water located in Raymond, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 B2). This lake can be reached by boat via two public access points: one is located at the dam by the outlet on Mill Street; the second is represented by the public launch on Crescent Lake but requires navigating for about 15-20 minutes through the shallow and meandering Tenney River. I choose the former this morning. Keep in mind that the Mill Street access point will be closed between June 1 and September 2024 due to dam renovation work. Also, that boat launch is unimproved and offers only limited parking space for vehicle with trailers along the shoulder of Mill Street.

 

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Fishing for landlocked Atlantic salmon on Pleasant Lake, Casco, Cumberland County, Maine (March 19, 2024)

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View of Pleasant Lake from the boat launch

 

Pleasant Lake is a 1,332-acre body of water found in Casco, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 A1). Access is super easy: drive through the center of Casco on Route 121 and turn unto Mayberry Hill Road. The hard-top public boat launch is located a few hundred feet down that road on your left at the very southern tip of the lake. A large dirt parking area is situated right across from the launch.

 

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Fishing for brook trout on Otter Pond #2 in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine (November 18, 2023)

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Walk down next to the old railroad tracks until you reach this sign. Enter Otter Pond #2 right behind it.

 

Otter Pond #2 is a 12-acre body of water located in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 D1). To reach this location, drive down Route 35 (Chadborne Road) towards the southern tip of Sebago Lake. The parking area for the Otter Ponds is located just to the north of the Route 35 bridge that crosses over the unused railroad tracks. On the other side of that bridge is the even larger parking lot for the Johnson Field athletic grounds. After you park in the ponds parking lot, do not forget to fill out the short form provided at the little wooden kiosk, and leave a copy on your vehicle’s dashboard. It takes less than a minute to complete the requested information and provides a way for the Sebago Lake Land Preserve to keep track of day usage on their property. From the parking lot, make your way down towards the old railroad tracks, turn left, and walk for less than 10 minutes next to those tracks. Your target pond will be the last one on your right.

 

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Fishing for brook trout on Otter Pond #4, Standish, Cumberland County, Maine (November 8, 2023)

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Don’t forget to fill out the permit form available at the little wooden kiosk by the parking lot.

 

Otter Pond #4 is a 6-acre body of water located in Standish, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Map and Gazetteer map 5 D1). Click here for information on how to reach this pond. Make sure to follow those directions because you will pass several ponds on the way in, only two of which contain brook trout (i.e., Otter Ponds #2 and #4). Also, do not forget to fill out the short permit form provided at the little wooden kiosk by the parking lot, and leave a copy on your vehicle’s dashboard. It takes less than a minute to provide the requested information and provides a way for the Sebago Lake Land Preserve to keep track of day usage on their property. The parking lot is regularly checked by the preserve people and non-abiders will receive a kind warning to fill out the form (I know…).

 

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Fishing for brook trout and rainbow trout on Crystal Lake in Gray, Cumberland County, Maine (October 15, 2023)

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The launch is hard-topped and spacious. Plenty of parking is available across the road.

 

Crystal Lake (a.k.a. Dry Pond) is a 189-acre body of water located in Gray, Cumberland County, Maine (see The Maine Atlas and Gazetteer map 5 B3). Access to this pond is via a hard-top boat launch located at the southern tip of the lake on Mayberry Road right after it splits off from Noth Raymond Road. The town of Gray also maintains a public beach and swimming area right next to this ramp. A spacious parking lot able to accommodate dozens of vehicles is located across from the launch.

 

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