Jordan Pond

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 8

Jordan Pond is a stunning 187-acre oligotrophic tarn nestled within Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor, Maine. This crystal-clear mountain pond reaches depths of up to 150 feet and maintains exceptional water clarity with visibility typically extending 44 feet, and occasionally recorded up to 61 feet - among the deepest recordings in Maine. Formed by glacial activity during the Wisconsin Ice Sheet period, the pond sits at 274 feet elevation and is dramatically framed by Penobscot Mountain to the west and Pemetic Mountain to the east, with the distinctive dome-shaped formations known as The Bubbles rising above the northeastern shoreline. The pond's oligotrophic nature means it exhibits high dissolved oxygen levels with low plant nutrients and minimal plant life, creating ideal habitat for coldwater species.

Maine licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Jordan Pond and what's needed to catch them.

Find which waters have the species you want to catch

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Atlantic Salmon

Salmo salar

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Fallfish

Semotilus corporalis

Lake Trout

Salvelinus namaycush

Pumpkinseed

Lepomis gibbosus

Redbreast Sunfish

Lepomis auritus

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Jordan Pond. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Jordan Pond Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Jordan Pond

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Maine licenses and regulations

Maine Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Maine Fishing License

A valid Maine fishing license is required for anyone 16 years of age or older, to fish in inland waters or transport fish taken from inland waters. A person is required to keep their fishing license with them at all times while fishing or transporting fish and must exhibit their license for inspection by any warden, department employee, guide, or landowner upon request. An electronic license or permit can now be displayed in lieu of a physical paper license or permit.

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Maine Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Maine Stream Access Laws

"All streams of sufficient capacity in their natural condition to float boats, rafts or logs, are deemed public highways and as such are subject to the use of the public."

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Take Jordan Pond with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Jordan Pond to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Jordan Pond to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.