Upper Hadlock Pond  in Acadia National Park

Upper Hadlock Pond

A scenic 35-acre pond known for brook trout that you can fish, but there are limitations on your catch.

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Upper Hadlock Pond Details

The pond is on the east side of Highway 3, between the Brown Mountain parking area to the south and the Parkman Mountain parking area to the north. There's also a place to park your car here to explore the pond via a number of trails, including Hadlock Brook Trail and Lower Hadlock Pond Trail. If you enjoy fishing, the pond is fairly well-stocked with brook trout and occasionally, a brown trout might be might be found. There is a daily bag limit of 2 trout with a minimum length of 12 inches. Only one may exceed 14 inches.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Upper Hadlock Pond

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Upper Hadlock Pond Parking Area

A medium-sized lot used to access the Goat Trail and Norumbega Mountain.

0.4 mi away

Hadlock Brook Bridge

An elegant little bridge located along the Upper Hadlock Pond carriage road loop.

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Hadlock Brook Trail

The trail skirting Upper Hadlock Pond.

0.4 mi away

Goat Trail

A short, steep climb to the summit of Norumbega.

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Parkman Mountain Trail

This trail features open views and provides access to rounded, rocky peaks.