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
Saponac Pond
Penobscot County, Maine · about 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
37°F water, calm this morning.
About Saponac Pond
Saponac Pond spreads over about 860 acres in Penobscot County, Maine.
It stretches about 1.7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6.3 miles. At about 190 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, Enfield, is about 9.6 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 860 acres (1.3 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.3 miles
- End to end
- About 1.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 190 ft
- County
- Penobscot County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 2 mph
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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. At 37°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.
- FairYellow perch
Cold. Deep schools; small jigs or minnows.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairTrout
Cold. Slow and near the surface on sunny days.
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 6:29 am · sunset 4:05 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Saponac Pond
- Enfieldabout 9.6 mi northwest
- Lincolnabout 13 mi northwest
- Howlandabout 14 mi west
- Greenbushabout 14 mi southwest
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Questions about Saponac Pond
What fish are in Saponac Pond?
Lakes like Saponac 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 Saponac 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 Saponac Pond?
About 860 acres, with about 6.3 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Saponac Pond?
Enfield is about 9.6 miles northwest; Lincoln is about 13 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Saponac Pond today?
The surface was about 37°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Saponac Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
