The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Donnell Pond
Hancock County, Maine · about 1,050 acres (1.6 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Donnell Pond
Donnell Pond is a lake in Hancock County, Maine, covering about 1,050 acres.
It stretches about 2.6 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. The water sits about 120 ft above sea level. Franklin is about 2.8 miles west.
- Size
- About 1,050 acres (1.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 120 ft
- County
- Hancock County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 8 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 3 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
For a lake of this size in Maine, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 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
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
Sunrise 6:26 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Donnell Pond
- Franklinabout 2.8 mi west
- Sullivanabout 4.9 mi south
- Hancockabout 6 mi southwest
- Gouldsboroabout 8.4 mi southeast
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Questions about Donnell Pond
What fish are in Donnell Pond?
Lakes like Donnell Pond usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Donnell 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 Donnell Pond?
About 1,050 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Donnell Pond?
Franklin is about 2.8 miles west; Sullivan is about 4.9 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Donnell Pond today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Donnell Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
