6TH PELLETIER BROOK LAKE T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Blacknose dace Pearl dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 27 acres Temperature: Average depth - 2 feet Surface - 750 F Maximum depth - 5 feet
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Fifth Pelletier Brook Lake is shallow with about equal water temperatures at all depths. When water temperatures warm during hot summer months, spring inflow is crucial to providing sufficient cold water to sustain the trout population.
The lake water level is dependent upon the condition of the beaver dam at the outlet. A higher lake level would be advantageous to the trout population and fishery.
The trout fishery in the pond is maintained entirely by natural reproduction from spring inlets. Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Two-wheel drive access near the pond is via improved private gravel roads maintained by industrial landowners for forest management purposes. An unmarked foot trail leads to the lake from the gravel road.
Surveyed - August 1962 (Revised - 1980, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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6TH PELLETIER BROOK LAKE T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Blacknose dace Minnows Creek chub Redbelly dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 32 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 3 feet Surface - 720F Maximum depth - 4 feet 5 feet - 720F
Principal Fishery: Brook trout
Sixth Pelletier Brook Lake is a eutrophic body of water in its last stage of life. It is shallow with about equal water temperatures at all depths. When water temperatures warm, spring inflow is crucial to providing sufficient cold water to sustain the trout population.
The trout fishery in the lake is maintained entirely by natural reproduction in spring inlets. Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Two-wheel drive access near the pond is via improved private gravel roads maintained by industrial landowners for forest management purposes. Watercraft must be hand-carried a short distance to the lake.
Surveyed - August, 1962 (Revised - 1980, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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BLACK LAKE (BLACK POND) T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Blueback charr Lake chub Yellow perch Common shiner Blacknose dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 147 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 35 feet Surface - 630F Maximum depth - 90 feet 85 feet - 430F
Principal fisheries: Brook trout, blueback charr
Black Lake maintains ideal water quality for coldwater sportfish. The deep waters are cool with ample amounts of dissolved oxygen throughout the warm summer months.
Brook trout are the primary sport fish in Black Lake. Spawning occurs along the shoreline and, to a lesser extent, within the outlet stream. Yellow perch compete with the brook trout for the available food supply.
Black Lake supports a self-sustaining population of the rare bleuback charr typically found in deep coldwater lakes. Spawning takes place over shoals within the lake.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Black Lake is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the lake is via a one mile hike over an unimproved road from Deboullie Lake. Two- wheel drive access to Deboullie Lake is available over improved gravel roads, however, it is necessary to ford the Red River.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1990, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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CRATER POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout White sucker Minnows Creek chub
Physical Characteristics
Area - 12 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 5 feet Surface - 690F Maximum depth - 6 feet 100 feet - 670F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Crater Pond is a small, spring-fed trout pond with nearly equal water temperatures from surface to bottom. As surface water warms, spring inflow is crucial to providing sufficient cold water to sustain the trout population.
Crater Pond was chemically reclaimed in 1967 to remove competing species. Unfortunately, populations of white suckers and creek chubs have become established. The trout fishery in the pond is maintained entirely by natural spawning in spring seepages and gravelly areas within the pond.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Crater Pond is on of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via an unimproved road from the improved gravel road system in T15 R9. Watercraft must be hand-carried to the shoreline.
Surveyed - August 1959 (Revised - 1970, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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DEBOULLIE LAKE T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Common shiner Blueback charr Redbelly dace Yellow perch Creek chub Minnows Pearl dace Lake chub White sucker Golden shiner
Physical Characteristics Area - 262 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 44 feet Surface - 660F Maximum depth - 92 feet 85 feet - 460F
Principal fisheries: Brook trout, blueback charr
Deboullie Lake is a cold, deep lake especially suited for coldwater game species. Water below the 15-foot level is cold with abundant dissolved oxygen during the warm summer months.
Spawning areas for brook trout in Deboullie Lake are chiefly within the lake and in its single inlet tributary. The trout fishery is dependent on natural reproduction and migration from adjoining waters.
Deboullie Lake supports a population of the rare blueback charr. Spawning areas for the charr are on the bouldery shoreline within the lake.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Deboullie Lake is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Two-wheel drive access to the lake is via improved gravel road. A fording of the Red River is necessary to reach the unimproved boat launch.
Surveyed - July 1954 (Revised - 1969, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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DENNY POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Creek chub
Physical Characteristics
Area - 25 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 17 feet Surface - 680F Maximum depth - 33 feet 100 feet - 540F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Denny Pond is considered an ideal coldwater pond. Cold temperatures and high dissolved oxygen levels at all depths classify Denny Pond as excellent brook trout habitat.
The trout fishery in the pond is maintained entirely by natural spawning in spring seepages and gravel areas within the pond. Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Denny Pond is on of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via an unimproved road from the improved gravel road system in T15 R9. Watercraft must be hand-carried to the shoreline.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1969, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
L1524G FERGUSON POND T14R8, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Carr Pond, Me (7 1/2')
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Redbelly dace Blacknose dace Pearl dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 51 acres Temperatures Surface - 710 F Maximum depth - 14 feet 13 feet - 660 F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Ferguson Pond is well-known for its good wild brook trout fishery. This small scenic pond is snuggled among rolling hills and is surrounded by spruce-fir forest.
Numerous springs provide plenty of cold, well-oxygenated wa-.:er throughout the summer. Ample spawning area exists within the lake, and currently natural reproduction maintains the fishery.
The absence of species which would compete for food and space, coupled with the good water quality provide for excellent trout growth. Current regulations of artificial lures and flies only will ensure that no competitor species will be introduced.
A beaver dam at the outlet prevents trout migration, but because successful spawning take place within the pond, the dam is beneficial, creat~ng more water volume and preventing possible upstream migration of suckers.
Access is over good gravel roads after passing through the North Maine Woods gate. Use of canoes is recommended because of the narrow winding footpath leading to the water's edge.
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FIRST CHASE POND (Hourglass Pond) T14 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7.5’)
Fishes
Lake trout (togue) Blacknose dace Brook trout Creek chub Minnows White sucker Lake chub Threespine stickleback Finescale dace Slimy sculpin
Physical Characteristics
Area - 14 acres Temperatures: Surface - 70ºF Maximum depth - 37 feet 35 feet - 49ºF
Principal fishery: Brook trout
First Chase Pond is undeveloped and surrounded by wooded hills. It is the lowermost in a chain of three ponds at the headwaters of Chase Brook, a tributary of Fish Lake. First Chase is an ideal small trout pond. During the summer, water below 15 feet is cold with ample dissolved oxygen to support trout.
Lake and outlet spawning as well as downstream movement from the upper ponds maintain the trout population. Trout migration is hindered from time to time by beaver colonies on the inlet and outlet, which are sometimes so numerous that removal would be futile.
First Chase Pond is accessible only by plane and footpath and receives relatively light fishing pressure.
Surveyed - August 1959 (Revised - 2002) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by the Federal Aid in Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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GALILEE POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows
Physical Characteristics
Area - 9 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 14 feet Surface - 630F Maximum depth - 27 feet 100 feet - 480F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Galilee Pond is a small, coldwater lake with suitable water quality for brook trout. The trout fishery is maintained entirely by natural spawning within the pond and in the small inlet.
Brook trout were the only fish species present when the pond was initially surveyed. Minnows were first observed in 1990.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Galilee Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is from Denny Pond via a one mile footpath through deciduous forest.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1990, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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GARDNER LAKE T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Common shiner Blueback charr Redbelly dace Yellow perch Creek chub Minnows Pearl dace Golden shiner White sucker
Physical Characteristics
Area - 288 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 41 feet Surface - 650F Maximum depth - 120 feet 100 feet - 450F
Principal fisheries: Brook trout, blueback charr
Gardner Lake is a cold, deep lake especially suited for coldwater game species. Water below the 15-foot level is cold with abundant dissolved oxygen during the warm summer months.
The brook trout fishery is maintained entirely by natural spawning within the lake and in two inlet tributaries.
Gardner Lake supports a population of the rare blueback charr. Spawning areas for the charr are on the bouldery shoreline within the lake.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Gardner Lake is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the lake is via a footpath from Pushineer Pond or Deboullie Lake. Two-wheel drive access is available to Pushineer and Deboullie Ponds. However, a fording of the Red River is necessary to reach the unimproved boat launch at Deboullie Lake.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1969, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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ISLAND POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Creek chub
Physical Characteristics
Area - 32 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 14 feet Surface - 680F Maximum depth - 44 feet 44 feet - 430F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Island Pond is considered an ideal coldwater pond. Cold temperatures and high dissolved oxygen levels at all depths classify Island Pond as excellent brook trout habitat.
The trout fishery in the pond is maintained entirely by natural spawning in spring seepages and gravel areas within the pond. Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Island Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. A private sporting camp is located on the east shore of the pond.
Two-wheel drive access near the pond is via an improved gravel road system in T15 R9. Watercraft must be hand-carried to the shoreline.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1980, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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MOCCASIN POND T14R8, Aroostook County U.S.G.S. Carr Pond, Me (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Creek chub Minnows Pearl dace Redbelly dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 32 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 6 feet Surface - 690F Maximum depth - 16 feet 16 feet - 590F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Moccasin Pond provides suitable habitat for brook trout and has been noted for excellent trout fishing. The pond consists of two basins: the lower that is shallow and the upper basin that has the deep cold water utilized by trout during warm summer months. Moccasin Pond has no sizable tributaries. The outlet is normally dammed by beaver activity that significantly raises the water level in the pond. The dam should not be removed. Few wild brook trout have been taken at Moccasin Pond as the fishery is currently supported entirely by annual stocking of hatchery fish. Poor quality spawning habitat probably precludes existence of a wild population of trout.
Conservative regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance sport-fishing opportunities and provide a high quality trout fishery. Special regulations include terminal tackle restrictions. The trout fishery at this small pond can be characterized as high quality with good catch rates for trout 10 to 16 inches in length.
Access to Moccasin Pond is via gravel roads maintained by industrial landowners for forest management purposes. Watercraft must be carried over a narrow trail leading to the west side of the pond.
Surveyed - August 1963 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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MUD POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Blacknose dace Yellow perch Creek chub Minnows Fallfish (chub) Common shiner Pearl dace Redbelly dace White sucker Finescale dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 63 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 1 foot Surface - 800F Maximum depth - 3 feet 18 feet - 800F
Principal fishery: Baitfish
Most of Mud Pond is extremely shallow and weedy with a soft mud bottom. The shores are flat and boggy. Water temperatures become critically high during the summer and trout move to limited cool spring areas to survive. The pond has a very limited capacity to support a trout population. Large populations of competing species further limit trout production in this marginal habitat.
Mud Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via a short walk from an improved gravel road system in T15 R9.
Surveyed - August 1961 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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NORTH LITTLE BLACK POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Creek chub
Physical Characteristics
Area - 6 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 7 feet Surface - 720F Maximum depth - 12 feet 11 feet - 680F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
North Little Black Pond is a small coldwater pond and is ideal habitat for brook trout. The trout fishery in the pond is maintained entirely by natural spawning in spring seepages and gravel areas within the pond.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
North Little Black Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via a 1-mile hike over an unimproved road from Deboullie Lake. Two-wheel drive access to Deboullie Lake is available over improved gravel roads, however, it is necessary to ford the Red River.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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NORTH POND T14 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout
Physical Characteristics
Area - 15 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 9 feet Surface - 610F Maximum depth - 16 feet 18 feet - 540F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
North Pond is a small, coldwater pond that has ideal habitat for brook trout. Dissolved oxygen values are ample at all levels, except that a mild oxygen deficiency exists below 15 feet.
The trout fishery is maintained entirely by natural reproduction within the pond. Lack of competition from other fish is an important key to the success of brook trout in North Pond.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
North Pond is in close proximity to the many ponds situated in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine.
Access to the pond is via a footpath from the improved gravel road system in T15 R9.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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PERCH POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Brook stickleback Minnows Threespine stickleback Redbelly dace Finescale dace Creek chub
Physical Characteristics
Area - 17 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 9 feet Surface - 720F Maximum depth - 15 feet 12 feet - 630F
Principal Fishery: Brook trout
Perch Pond is a small, spring-fed pond with sufficient dissolved oxygen at all depths. As surface water warms, spring inflow is crucial to providing sufficient cold water to sustain the trout population.
Perch Pond was chemically reclaimed in 1962 to reduce competing species and to permit intensive management for brook trout. Although a few minnow species are now present, yellow perch and white suckers have not become established.
The trout fishery is maintained through annual stockings. Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Perch Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Two-wheel drive access to the lake is via improved gravel roads. An unimproved boat launch is available from the road.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1963, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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PUSHINEER POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Common shiner Blueback charr Redbelly dace Yellow perch Creek chub Minnows Pearl dace Golden shiner White sucker
Physical Characteristics
Area - 55 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 25 feet Surface - 660F Maximum depth - 52 feet 46 feet - 450F
Principal fisheries: Brook trout, blueback charr
Pushineer Pond is a cold, deep lake especially suited for coldwater game species. Water below the 15- foot level is cold with abundant dissolved oxygen during the warm summer months.
Spawning areas for brook trout in Pushineer Pond are chiefly within the lake. The trout fishery is dependent on natural reproduction and migration from adjoining waters.
Pushineer Pond supports a population of the rare blueback charr. The blueback fishery is also dependent on natural reproduction and migration from Deboullie Lake.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Pushineer Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Two-wheel drive access to the lake is via improved gravel roads. A fording of the Red River is necessary to reach the unimproved boat launch.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1969, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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SECOND CHASE POND T14 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7.5’)
Fishes
Lake trout (togue) Blacknose dace Brook trout Creek chub Minnows White sucker Lake chub Burbot (cusk) Redbelly dace Slimy sculpin Finescale dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 191 acres Temperatures: Surface - 71ºF Maximum depth - 123 feet 115 feet - 46ºF
Principal fishery: Lake trout
Second Chase Pond is the second in a chain of three ponds at the headwaters of Chase Brook, a tributary of Fish Lake. The forestland surrounding the pond is mountainous, and the pond’s shoreline drops sharply into deep, clear water.
Second Chase is one of the deeper lakes in the Fish River drainage, with a large volume of cold water below the 25-foot level. This cold water has abundant dissolved oxygen and is considered ideal habitat for trout and togue.
Tributary spawning areas for the pond are limited; the inlet from Third Chase Pond contains some trout spawning areas. Shoal spawning areas for togue in the lake are adequate.
Access to Second Chase Pond is by footpath or watercraft from Third Chase Pond. Third Chase is reachable by four-wheel drive vehicle over unimproved gravel logging roads.
Surveyed - August 1959 (Revised - 2002) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by the Federal Aid in Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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SOUTH LITTLE BLACK POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes Brook trout Minnows
Physical Characteristics Area - 7 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 5 feet Surface - 700F Maximum depth - 8 feet 6 feet - 700F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
South Little Black Pond was found barren of fish species when initially surveyed. Brook trout habitat is limited because of the general shallowness of the pond and apparent lack of spring seeps.
The initial brook trout stocking occurred in 1959. The lack of spawning habitat within the pond or in the outlet provides little if any natural reproduction.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
South Little Black Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via a 1-mile hike over an unimproved road from Deboullie Lake. Two-wheel drive access to Deboullie Lake is available over improved gravel roads, however, it is necessary to ford the Red River.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 1990, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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STINK POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout Minnows Yellow perch Finescale dace
Physical Characteristics
Area - 16 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 4 feet Surface - 640F Maximum depth - 5 feet 5 feet - 640F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Stink Pond is a shallow, spring-fed trout pond. The trout fishery is maintained entirely by natural reproduction in spring seepages and the small spring inlet.
Yellow perch have now become established and limit trout numbers by competing for food and space.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
South Little Black Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via a foot path from the improved gravel road system in T15 R9.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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THIRD CHASE POND T14 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Me (7.5’)
Fishes
Lake trout (togue) Finescale dace Brook trout Blacknose dace Minnows Creek chub Lake chub White sucker Redbelly dace Slimy sculpin
Physical Characteristics
Area - 97 acres Temperatures: Surface - 70ºF Maximum depth - 87 feet 85 feet - 40ºF
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Third Chase Pond is the uppermost in a chain of three ponds at the headwaters of Chase Brook, a tributary to Fish Lake. The pond contains a sizeable volume of cold water below the 15-foot depth during the summer. Since the cold water contains plenty of dissolved oxygen, conditions are considered ideal for trout and togue.
Tributary spawning areas for brook trout are very limited, but this species is apparently maintaining a good population by lake spawning. The togue population is being maintained by spawning on shoal areas within the lake.
Access to Third Chase Pond is via unimproved gravel roads built and maintained by large industrial landowners for forest management purposes. Four-wheel drive is recommended for the closest two miles to the pond and these last two miles can be seasonally impassable.
Surveyed - August 1959 (Revised - 2002) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by the Federal Aid in Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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TOGUE POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Gardner Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Landlocked salmon Blacknose dace Lake trout (togue) Pearl dace Brook trout Longnose sucker Rainbow smelt White sucker Yellow perch Hornpout (bullhead) Minnows Burbot (cusk) Lake chub Threespine stickleback Common shiner Slimy sculpin Blacknose shiner
Physical Characteristics
Area - 388 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 43 feet Surface - 700F Maximum depth - 85 feet 85 feet - 450F
Principal fisheries: Landlocked salmon, lake trout, brook trout
Water quality characteristics of Togue Pond are considered excellent for coldwater gamefish. Abundant dissolved oxygen is available at all depths in the deep, cold water in the warmest part of the summer.
Lake trout and brook trout populations are maintained by natural spawning within the lake. The salmon fishery is dependent on annual stockings of hatchery fish.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Togue Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Two-wheel drive access to the lake is via improved gravel roads. An unimproved boat launch leads from the gravel road.
Surveyed - July 1954 (Revised - 1969, 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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UPPER POND T15 R9, Aroostook Co. U.S.G.S. Deboullie Pond, Maine (7 1/2’)
Fishes
Brook trout
Physical Characteristics
Area - 17 acres Temperatures: Average depth - 10 feet Surface - 670F Maximum depth - 18 feet 18 feet - 590F
Principal fishery: Brook trout
Water quality conditions in Upper Pond are considered favorable for brook trout. The major portion of the deeper water is cold with ample dissolved oxygen, but a mild oxygen deficiency exists below 15 feet in late summer.
Spawning tributaries for brook trout are lacking and the trout fishery is maintained entirely by natural reproduction within the pond. An important reason for the continued success of the brook trout fishery is the absence of competing species.
Conservative fishing regulations have been implemented to maintain and enhance the sport fishery.
Upper Pond is one of many ponds situated in close proximity in T15 R9, a township owned by the State of Maine. Access to the pond is via an unimproved road from the improved gravel road system in T15 R9. Watercraft must be hand-carried to the shoreline.
Surveyed - August 1954 (Revised - 2001) Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Funded in part by Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act under Federal Project F-28-P
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