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Rating depth structure for smallmouth bass.
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1,064-acre lake near Orneville Township. The lake tops out around 20 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.
On the chart, Boyd Lake draws 1,063 acres inside 12.4 miles of shoreline, with 3 islands in the mix. An index of 2.7 puts the bank firmly in maze territory: point after pocket after cove, every one a casting target. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 80% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 2.3 mi, about 1.7 mi across. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. The nearest mapped water is Dow Pond, 9 mi to the northwest.
Spring puts smallmouth bass in skinny water — 3 to 12 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 6 to 20 ft; cold water stacks them in 6 to 20 ft. Secondary point is the standout, a point at roughly 11 ft, rated prime for fall smallmouth bass. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Secondary point (11 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Break off the point (10 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Start shallow in spring: white perch sit in 4 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 6 to 20 ft, and winter fish settle into 6 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Deep basin, a deep basin in about 19 ft of water that rates prime for white perch in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Back-bay flat (4 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Deep basin (19 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | dusk | Deep basin (19 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
Structure-wise the chart holds 6 features, led in depth by Deep basin at roughly 19 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 Boyd Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Boyd Lake is about 20 ft (6 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 smallmouth bass, white perch on Boyd Lake.
Secondary point is the top-rated area: a point in about 11 ft of water that rates prime for smallmouth bass in fall. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For smallmouth bass, 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 Boyd Lake 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.
Dow Pond 9 mi · Schoodic Lake 14 mi · Sebec Lake 17 mi · Pushaw Lake 17 mi · Ebeemee Lake 18 mi · Mill Brook Pond 19 mi · Little Grapevine Pond 19 mi · Burden Pond 20 mi · Cold Stream Pond 20 mi · Second Buttermilk Pond 20 mi · Endless Lake 21 mi · Lake Wassookeag 21 mi
See how Boyd Lake stacks up: best smallmouth bass lakes in Maine · best white perch 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.