Salmon Lake (Ellis Pond)
Brook trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Kennebec County · Maine · see it on the national map
1
stocking 2026
Apr 24
last stocked
300
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Brook trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 | Brook trout | yearling | 300 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the trout (brook trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small crankbaits | trout-pattern cranks trolled or slow-retrieved off points |
| Slip bobber and jig | 1/32 oz marabou jig or waxworm suspended at cruising depth |
| Ultralight spinning rod | 6 to 7 ft ultralight, 4 lb line; long casts from the bank |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Messalonskee Lake | 4.9 mi | Jun 7 |
| Messalonskee Stream | 5.8 mi | Jun 2 |
| Sebasticook River (East Branch) | 6.9 mi | Apr 15 |
| Sebasticook River | 6.9 mi | Apr 30 |
| Belgrade Stream | 7.0 mi | Jun 2 |
Records from Maine IFW
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Maine fishing
regulations.