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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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Wood Pond

Somerset County, Maine · about 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)

40°F water, calm this morning.

Water40°F
Level—no gauge
Wind today5 mphNW
Best bite2:45 pmto 4:45 pm

About Wood Pond

In Somerset County, Maine, Wood Pond covers about 2,040 acres.

From end to end it runs about 2.9 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 11.6 miles. The water sits about 1,160 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Greenville, is about 34 miles east.

Size
About 2,040 acres (3.2 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 11.6 miles
End to end
About 2.9 miles
Elevation
About 1,160 ft
County
Somerset County

The lake from above

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

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 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 10 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 Wood Pond in Maine usually hold largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow perch and trout. 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.

  • Slow
    Largemouth bass

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

  • Slow
    Smallmouth bass

    Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.

  • Good
    Yellow perch

    Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.

  • 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
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  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

40°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

Saturday 37° / 27° 5 mph NW Slight Chance Snow Showers · 36% rain
Sunday 36° / 29° 10 mph NW Slight Chance Snow Showers · 23% rain

Sunrise 6:38 am · sunset 4:12 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Wood Pond

  • Greenvilleabout 34 mi east
  • Kingfieldabout 44 mi south

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Questions about Wood Pond

What fish are in Wood Pond?

Lakes like Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood Pond?

About 2,040 acres, with about 11.6 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Wood Pond?

Greenville is about 34 miles east; Kingfield is about 44 miles south.

What is the water temperature at Wood Pond today?

The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.

Wood Pond on your phone

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