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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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14-acre lake near TA R11 WELS. The lake tops out around 11 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.
Traced from the shoreline, Big Boardway Pond runs 14 acres with 0.6 miles of edge. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. Every acre of it sits shallower than ~15 ft: one big littoral zone, cover and forage throughout. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. The nearest mapped water is Mountain View Pond, 1 mi to the southeast.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 1 to 11 ft that time of year. They don't go far with the seasons — 3 to 11 ft covers summer, 2 to 11 ft covers winter. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 11 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (11 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 11 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 11 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 Big Boardway Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Big Boardway Pond is about 11 ft (3 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 Big Boardway Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 Big Boardway 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.
Mountain View Pond 1 mi · Little Pleasant Pond 1 mi · Yoke Ponds 1 mi · Big Pleasant Pond 2 mi · Sixth Roach Pond 2 mi · Birch Ridge Pond #1 2 mi · Little Rocky Pond 2 mi · Round Pond 3 mi · Third Roach Pond 3 mi · Big Rocky Pond 3 mi · Beaver Pond 3 mi · Penobscot Pond 4 mi
See how Big Boardway 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.