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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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7-acre lake near Mount Katahdin Twp. The lake tops out around 12 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
Basin Pond (Lower) maps at 7 acres behind 0.5 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.4), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. There is no deep basin to speak of — the entire surface is under ~15 ft, prime weed water end to end. Piscataquis County claims this one. Its nearest charted neighbour, Basin Pond (Upper), is 0 mi to the north.
Early season brook trout use the shallows, holding in 2 to 12 ft. Even in summer they hold at 4 to 12 ft; winter keeps them in 2 to 12 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 11 ft, prime for summer. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 4 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 12 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 12 ft | dawn | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 11 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 Basin Pond (Lower) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Basin Pond (Lower) is about 12 ft (4 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 Basin Pond (Lower).
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 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 Basin Pond (Lower) 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.
Basin Pond (Upper) 0 mi · Whidden Pond #1 1 mi · Sandy Stream Pond 2 mi · Katahdin Lake 5 mi · Russell Pond 5 mi · Deep Pond 6 mi · Tracy Pond 6 mi · Six Ponds #3 6 mi · Six Ponds #4 6 mi · Elbow Pond 6 mi · Lost Pond 7 mi · Foss and Knowlton Pond 7 mi
See how Basin Pond (Lower) 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.