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Maine · Fishing
Sherman sits in Aroostook County in northern Maine, and the fishing here is straightforward lake fishing across a small handful of waters.
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Sherman sits in Aroostook County in northern Maine, and the fishing here is straightforward lake fishing across a small handful of waters. The three lakes covered on this page — Mud Pond, Caribou Lake, and Cold Brook Lake — are all within reach of the Sherman area and offer the kind of quiet, unhurried fishing that this part of Maine is known for. These are not destination trophy fisheries with stocked programs or guided fleets; they're working lakes in a rural county where you're more likely to share the water with a loon than another angler. That said, Aroostook County lakes commonly hold warmwater species like bass and pickerel alongside coldwater species like brook trout and landlocked salmon depending on the water body, so it's worth checking current Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) regulations and stocking reports for each specific lake before you go. Access points, bag limits, and open seasons vary by water, and MDIFW publishes that information annually. If you're driving up from southern Maine, plan for a longer haul — Sherman is well north of Bangor, and the pace up here matches the landscape.
This page covers three lakes in the Sherman area: Mud Pond, Caribou Lake, and Cold Brook Lake. All three are lake fishing destinations. Check the individual listing pages for access details and any posted regulations specific to each water.
The activity listings don't specify species by lake, so we won't guess. Your best move is to check the Maine MDIFW fish stocking database and the current Open Water Fishing regulations booklet, both available on the MDIFW website, which list confirmed species and any special rules for each named water body.
Cold Brook Lake
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
West Branch Penobscot River - Abol Bridge
~50 min drive
Moderate
Caribou Lake
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Mud Pond
~9 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Upper Mattawamkeag Lake
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Crystal Lake
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Flinn Pond
~19 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Wiley Pond
~22 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Bear Mountain Pond
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Molunkus Lake
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Beaver Brook Lake
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Bradford Pond
~29 min drive
A worthwhile stop near ME.
Yes. Anyone 16 or older fishing in Maine needs a valid Maine fishing license. Licenses are available online through the MDIFW website or at local sporting goods stores and hardware stores in the area. Non-resident licenses are available in several duration tiers if you're visiting for a short trip.
Open water season in Aroostook County typically runs from ice-out in late April or early May through fall, with exact dates depending on the specific water and species. Early season right after ice-out and again in September and October tend to be productive periods for coldwater species. Summer midday heat pushes fish deeper, so early morning and evening are generally better bets in July and August.
A basic freshwater spinning setup in the medium-light to medium range covers most lake fishing scenarios in this region. Bring a selection of jigs, spinners, and live or artificial bait rigs. If you're targeting multiple species across different lakes, a small tackle box with variety beats packing heavy. A canoe or small kayak opens up access on quieter ponds like Mud Pond where motorized access may be limited or absent.
