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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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147-acre lake near T15 R9 WELS. The lake tops out around 90 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Black Pond maps at 146 acres behind 2.1 miles of shoreline. Nearly circular (index 1.2), so the story is the bottom, not the bank. 36% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.7 mi with a 0.5-mi widest point. It sits in Aroostook County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Little Black Pd North, is 1 mi to the west.
Come spring, look for brook trout tight to the bank in 2 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 30 ft, then a winter hold in 3 to 20 ft. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 25 ft of water and rates prime come summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
In spring, arctic char run shallow here, mostly 4 to 15 ft. Summer pushes them deeper, 20 to 60 ft, and winter fish settle into 10 to 40 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 25 ft, rated prime for summer arctic char. Time it for early morning. You won't need more than a jigging spoon vertical or a tube jig (smelt) most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small casting spoon (silver/orange), Jerkbait (small) |
| Summer | 20 to 60 ft | dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Jigging spoon vertical, Tube jig (smelt) |
| Fall | 8 to 30 ft | midday & dusk | Break off the point (25 ft) | Casting spoon (orange/gold), Beadhead streamer |
| Winter | 10 to 40 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (25 ft) | Jigging spoon (glow/silver), Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 6 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 90 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 Black Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Black Pond is about 90 ft (27 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, arctic char on Black Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 25 ft of water that rates prime for arctic char 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 Black 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.
Little Black Pd North 1 mi · Pushineer Pond 1 mi · Deboullie Lake 1 mi · Island Pond 1 mi · Stink Pond 2 mi · Upper Pond 2 mi · 5th Pelletier Brook Lk 2 mi · Galilee Pond 3 mi · Denny Pond 3 mi · Gardner Pond 3 mi · Crater Pond 3 mi · 6th Pelletier Brook Lk 4 mi
See how Black Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine · best arctic char lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Aroostook County fishing maps (85 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.