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This small pond is located just outside the
city limits of Sanford, yet its wooded shoreline and lack of development creates a remote atmosphere. The pond exhibits clear water and a rocky shoreline, which drops off quickly to deeper water.
The pond is relatively shallow and past
water quality data suggest that in most years it becomes homothermous by late summer. These warm
water conditions and heavy competition from other species limits potential coldwater fisheries. However, its proximity to an urban area and high angler use make it an ideal candidate for put-andtake
stocking programs. MDIFW stocks legal-size
brook trout in the spring to provide fishing
opportunity during this popular time of year. In addition, legal-size brook trout are also stocked in the fall to enhance winter angling prospects. The quantity and quality of largemouth bass are limited by the small size of the pond, and the lack of shallow, weedy habitat. Most of the bass
are smaller-size fish in the 7-12 inch range, but occasionally 3-3 1/2 pound bass are caught.
A traditional access site is located off the
dirt road, which runs by the western side of the pond. This launch site is pretty rough and is best suited for canoes or car-top boats. These access conditions are tentative and could change
in the future. The Department will continue to create or improve long-term access sites on public waters like Littlefield Pond.