Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up free Sign inSign up freeLake depth chart
Today's read
Rating depth structure for brook trout.
Shared by DepthScout anglers. Exact spots stay private, always.
13-acre lake near Mount Katahdin Twp. The lake tops out around 30 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, Basin Pond (Upper) draws 12 acres inside 0.6 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.3), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 72% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. The water lies in Piscataquis County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Basin Pond (Lower), 0 mi south of here.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 10 to 30 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 28 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 | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 28 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 (Upper) specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Basin Pond (Upper) is about 30 ft (9 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 (Upper).
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every 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 (Upper) 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 (Lower) 0 mi · Whidden Pond #1 1 mi · Sandy Stream Pond 2 mi · Russell Pond 5 mi · Katahdin Lake 5 mi · Deep Pond 5 mi · Six Ponds #3 6 mi · Six Ponds #4 6 mi · Tracy Pond 6 mi · Elbow Pond 6 mi · Lost Pond 7 mi · Daicey Pond 7 mi
See how Basin Pond (Upper) 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.