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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Chemo Pond

Penobscot County, Maine · about 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)

42°F water, calm this morning.

Water42°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today9 mphN
Best bite2:30 pmto 4:15 pm

About Chemo Pond

Chemo Pond spreads over about 1,440 acres in Penobscot County, Maine.

It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 16 miles. The water sits about 130 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Orono, is about 2.6 miles northwest.

Size
About 1,440 acres (2.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 16 miles
End to end
About 4.1 miles
Elevation
About 130 ft
County
Penobscot County

The lake from above

1 1 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Friday Good

  • 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
  • 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
  • 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 6 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Expect the usual Maine mix for a lake this size: smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 42°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

    Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • Slow
    Bluegill and sunfish

    Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.

  • Good
    Trout

    Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.

From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Upper arm

    The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

42°F

At the surface, seen .

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

Open water

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Friday 44° / —° 9 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 1% rain
Saturday 44° / 27° 6 mph N Mostly Cloudy · 10% rain
Sunday 42° / 29° 12 mph NW Partly Sunny · 14% rain

Sunrise 6:29 am · sunset 4:07 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Chemo Pond

  • Oronoabout 2.6 mi northwest
  • Bradleyabout 3.7 mi north
  • Eddingtonabout 4.3 mi west
  • Veazieabout 4.4 mi west

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Questions about Chemo Pond

What fish are in Chemo Pond?

Lakes like Chemo Pond usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill and sunfish and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Chemo Pond?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Chemo Pond?

About 1,440 acres, with about 16 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Chemo Pond?

Orono is about 2.6 miles northwest; Bradley is about 3.7 miles north.

What is the water temperature at Chemo Pond today?

The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

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