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 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Molasses Pond
Hancock County, Maine · about 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
41°F water, calm this morning.
About Molasses Pond
In Hancock County, Maine, Molasses Pond covers about 1,230 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. At about 210 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Franklin, is about 5 miles south.
- Size
- About 1,230 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 210 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 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
Lakes like Molasses Pond in Maine usually hold 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. At 41°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- 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
4 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 6:27 am · sunset 4:06 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Molasses Pond
- Franklinabout 5 mi south
- Hancockabout 9.1 mi south
- Sullivanabout 9.4 mi south
- Ellsworthabout 13 mi southwest
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Questions about Molasses Pond
What fish are in Molasses Pond?
Lakes like Molasses 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 Molasses 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 Molasses Pond?
About 1,230 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Molasses Pond?
Franklin is about 5 miles south; Hancock is about 9.1 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Molasses Pond today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Molasses Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
