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Jordan Pond

Lake fishing  Maine · 06:15 - 18:38

Jordan Pond is a lake in Maine. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
61°
Sun
86%
58°
Best day
Mon
80%
61°
Tue
86%
60°
Wed
81%
59°
Thu
84%
62°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
67°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
12 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Day 07:30–17:23 Dusk 17:23–19:23

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

First quarter 42% lit
Major period 17:08–19:08 Major period 05:08–07:08 Minor period 13:23–14:53 Minor period 21:24–22:54

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
63°
11:00
66°
12:00
69°
13:00
70°
14:00
71°
15:00
71°
16:00
70°
17:00
68°
18:00
66°
19:00
63°
20:00
61°
21:00
59°

Likely catch now (16 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 19 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
59%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
59%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
57%
Water near its preferred 19 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
53%
Peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Jordan Pond is an oligotrophic tarn in Acadia National Park near the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. The pond covers 187 acres (76 ha) to a maximum depth of 150 feet (46 m) with a shoreline of 3.6 miles (5.8 km).

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jordan Pond?

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Jordan Pond?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Jordan Pond?

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jordan Pond right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.