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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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20-acre lake near Bowdoin College Grant East Twp. The lake tops out around 16 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, 1st Little Lyford Pond draws 20 acres inside 0.9 miles of shoreline. Index 1.5 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi, about 0.2 mi across. The water lies in Piscataquis County. For a second option, 2nd Little Lyford Pond lies 0 mi northwest.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 5 to 16 ft before dropping to 2 to 16 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 16 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 16 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 3 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 14 ft.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to 1st Little Lyford Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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1st Little Lyford Pond is about 16 ft (5 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Anglers target brook trout on 1st Little Lyford Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
For brook trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on 1st Little Lyford Pond is regulated by the Maine IFW. Check the official Maine regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
2nd Little Lyford Pond 0 mi · Mountain Brook Pond 2 mi · Horseshoe Pond 2 mi · Trout Pond 3 mi · Hedgehog Pond 4 mi · Brown Pond 5 mi · Big Lyford Pond 5 mi · Notch Pond 5 mi · Mountain Pond 5 mi · Fogg Pond 5 mi · East Chairback Pond 5 mi · First West Branch Pond 6 mi
See how 1st Little Lyford Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Piscataquis County fishing maps (191 charts). Browse all Maine fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.