A Beautiful Treasure * Diving & Underwater Metal Detecting Donnell Pond

Описание: Donnell Pond Public Land, Schoodic Beach, East Hancock, Maine Diving & Underwater Metal Detecting 6/20/2024

Donnell Pond is a very scenic body of water located at the base of Schoodic Mountain. An unusual feature of this pond is the sand beaches that extend back from the shoreline into the woods at several locations. As a result of a land swap, the Bureau of Public Lands now owns most of these beaches. They, along with much of the shoreline, will remain largely
undeveloped for future generations to enjoy. Access is over the main camp road off Route 182. A fair public boat launching site is present adjacent to the outlet.

Donnell has a classic oligotrophic water which provides excellent habitat for coldwater sportfish. Survey data indicate that in most years, 25-40% of the salmon catch is comprised of wild fish. Numerous electrofishing surveys have revealed that the outlet, which contains sections of very good to excellent spawning and nursery habitat, produces considerable numbers of juvenile salmon. Salmon are stocked at low densities to augment this wild population with the objective of providing a reasonably good fishery for 2-pound salmon. To help achieve this objective, special regulations include a 16-inch minimum length limit and a one-fish daily bag limit on salmon.

Area (Acres): 1138
Perimeter (Miles): 15.3
Mean Depth (Feet): 33
Max Depth (Feet): 119
Delorme Page: 24
Fishery Type: Coldwater + Warmwater
Invasive Aquatic Plant Infestation: None Known

Fishing:
Landlocked Salmon
Lake Trout (Togue)
Common Shiner
Fallfish (Chub)
Brook Trout
White Sucker
Rainbow Smelt
Banded Killifish
Smallmouth Bass
Threespine Stickleback
White Perch
Redbreast Sunfish
Yellow Perch
Pumpkinseed Sunfish
Chain Pickerel
American Eel
Minnows
Golden Shiner
Alewife

Litter Kills Wildlife
Animals are innocent victims affected by litter every day. Researchers estimate that over one million animals die each year after ingesting or becoming entrapped in improperly discarded trash.

Plastic litter is the most common killer of animals, and marine animals are the most notably affected. Each year, over 100,000 dolphins, fish, whales, turtles, and more drown after becoming entangled in or digesting plastic litter.

So, please pick up After Yourself.

It's okay to keep losing your jewelry; I don't mind finding that, LOL.

Some of the equipment that I use:
I built my own 2 Ft X 2 Ft Floating Sifter / Carrier using:
(4) - 1/2" PVC Pipes 2 Ft each
(4) - 1/2' PVC 90 Degree Elbows
(2) - 4 Ft Pool Noodles
(20) 11" Zip Ties
(1) Roll of Black Mesh (comes in 2 feet x 5 feet rolls)
6 feet of nylon rope
1 bungee clip
1 Oatey 30234 CPVC/Primer Handy Pack, Liquid, Orange/Purple, 4 oz

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