Lake · Belgrade, Kennebec, Maine
Great Pond
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.18 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 61°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 12 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 69°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 70°F / Low 57°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 25 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 53°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 53°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Great Pond.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Great Pond in the Belgrade Lakes with MDIFW-listed brown trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Dual coldwater and bass primaries intentionally remain a mixed fishery.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists Great Pond primary fishery as brown trout (stocked), landlocked salmon (wild), smallmouth bass, and largemouth bass. Dual coldwater/bass primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic. 2025 annual stocking report lists brown trout at Great Pond.
Landlocked Salmon
Salmo salar
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists wild landlocked salmon among Great Pond primary fishery species; retained as primary with bass so the mixed coldwater/warmwater character is explicit.
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists largemouth bass among Great Pond primary fishery species alongside coldwater salmonids; dual coldwater/warmwater primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic.
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MDIFW lists smallmouth bass among Great Pond primary fishery species alongside coldwater salmonids; dual coldwater/warmwater primaries intentionally remain mixed/generic.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Large central Maine Belgrade Lakes waterbody with mixed coldwater salmonid and warmwater bass habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public boat access exists on Great Pond; confirm current MDIFW and municipal launch listings.
Stocking information
MDIFW lists brown trout as stocked and landlocked salmon as wild. 2025 annual stocking report lists brown trout at Great Pond. Confirm current stockings on the official MDIFW stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Official sources
Belgrade Lakes special fishing laws can apply. Always verify current MDIFW Open Water & Ice Fishing Laws before fishing.
Fishing target
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Hatch Match
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Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Belgrade, Kennebec, Maine
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Belgrade
County
Kennebec
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Great Pond (Belgrade)
Regulation Summary
Maine inland fishing regulations apply; Great Pond may have water-specific special laws. Confirm current seasons and limits in the official MDIFW law book.
Public Access
Public
Description
Belgrade Lakes Region warmwater lake at Belgrade, Kennebec County. No USGS lake elevation or temperature site is assigned. Weather and static destination information are supported; live lake water conditions are not implied. Confirm fishing regulations in the official MDIFW inland fishing law book. Maine DEP lake-assessment materials provide additional water-quality context.
