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Franklin County · lake · 331 acres

Varnum Pond

Brook Trout — stocked in Varnum Pond, MaineLandlocked Salmon — stocked in Varnum Pond, Maine

Stocked 2× on record · MDIFW

Varnum Pond is a lake in Franklin County, Maine, stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon — most recently on May 18, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from MDIFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Fog

79°

62°

9 mph

23%

Sat

Overcast

85°

63°

8 mph

Sun

Overcast

82°

59°

9 mph

22%

pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2026
May 18Brook Trout1,000
May 18Landlocked Salmon100

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All Maine waters with brook trout · All Maine waters with landlocked salmon

Nearby waters

Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ME regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.

Varnum Pond fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in Varnum Pond?+

Varnum Pond is stocked with Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon in Franklin County, Maine, most recently on May 18, 2026 by MDIFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.

Do I need a license to fish Varnum Pond?+

Yes — Maine requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.

Where is Varnum Pond?+

Varnum Pond is a lake in Franklin County, Maine. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: MDIFW · updated May 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.