The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
North Pond
Somerset County, Maine · about 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About North Pond
In Somerset County, Maine, North Pond covers about 2,460 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.8 miles. At about 250 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Rome, is about 1.3 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 2,460 acres (3.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.8 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 250 ft
- County
- Somerset County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 2:30 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 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. With the surface at 40°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- 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
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 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 6:33 am · sunset 4:13 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near North Pond
- Romeabout 1.3 mi southwest
- Norridgewockabout 5.5 mi north
- Oaklandabout 6.9 mi southeast
- New Sharonabout 7.3 mi west
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Questions about North Pond
What fish are in North Pond?
Lakes like North 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 North 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 North Pond?
About 2,460 acres, with about 9.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near North Pond?
Rome is about 1.3 miles southwest; Norridgewock is about 5.5 miles north.
What is the water temperature at North Pond today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
North Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
