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Rating depth structure for largemouth bass.
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1,759-acre lake near Perry. The lake tops out around 34 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
The outline encloses 1,755 acres, worked by 10.4 miles of shoreline. With a 1.8 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. About 85% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Figure 3.3 mi of water from one end to the other, 1.5 mi at the beam. It sits in Washington County. Pennamaquan Lake sits 4 mi west — the closest neighbouring chart.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: chain pickerel in 2 to 10 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 3 to 15 ft before dropping to 5 to 18 ft for winter. The spot to know is Shallow bay flat, a weed flat in about 1 ft of water that rates prime for chain pickerel in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a weedless spoon + trailer or a buzzbait gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | midday & dawn | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon (red/white) |
| Summer | 3 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Weedless spoon + trailer, Buzzbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jerkbait along weed edges, Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 5 to 18 ft | dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jigging spoon (through ice) |
Early season landlocked salmon use the shallows, holding in 1 to 15 ft. Expect a summer slide to 10 to 34 ft, then a winter hold in 9 to 34 ft. Put Mill Brook inflow first on the milk run — an inflow / creek mouth near 1 ft that grades prime for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Tie on a dodger + streamer down deep or a thin spoon on lead core and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Streamer flies (Grey Ghost) off boards, Thin spoon (Mooselook style) |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Dodger + streamer down deep, Thin spoon on lead core |
| Fall | 5 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Casting spoon at the mouths, Streamers |
| Winter | 9 to 34 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Swedish pimple + smelt |
When the water first warms, largemouth bass slide up into 2 to 10 ft. Summer is an 8 to 20 ft game here, winter a 10 to 34 ft one. Start at Break off the point. It's a drop-off holding about 10 ft of water and rates prime come winter. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. Keep a texas-rigged 10" worm or a deep-diving crankbait rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 10 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (1 ft) | Spinnerbait, Chatterbait |
| Summer | 8 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Texas-rigged 10" worm, Deep-diving crankbait |
| Fall | 4 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Old creek channel (5 ft) | Squarebill crankbait (shad), Spinnerbait |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | midday | Break off the point (10 ft) | Blade bait, Jigging spoon |
Come spring, look for smallmouth bass tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 10 to 34 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Break off the point: a drop-off around 10 ft that scores prime in winter. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A drop shot (goby/minnow) or a ned rig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (1 ft) | Ned rig, Tube jig |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Drop shot (goby/minnow), Ned rig |
| Fall | 8 to 25 ft | midday & dawn | Break off the point (10 ft) | Jerkbait, Blade bait |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | midday | Break off the point (10 ft) | Blade bait, Hair jig |
Spring white perch on Boyden Lake hold shallow, usually 4 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 34 ft, and by winter most fish are in 10 to 34 ft. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 33 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning. The summer box starts with a small spinner rig drifted or a 1/8 oz jigging spoon.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 15 ft | dusk | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Small jig + curly tail, Inline spinner (silver) |
| Summer | 10 to 34 ft | dawn | Deep basin (33 ft) | Small spinner rig drifted, 1/8 oz jigging spoon |
| Fall | 10 to 34 ft | midday | Deep basin (33 ft) | Jigging spoon (small), Blade bait |
| Winter | 10 to 34 ft | dusk | Deep basin (33 ft) | Small rattle spoon, Tungsten + spikes |
Spring brook trout on Boyden Lake hold shallow, usually 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 10 to 30 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. The chart's best answer is Mill Brook inflow — inflow / creek mouth, 1 ft, prime for spring. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (10 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Mill Brook inflow (1 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Boyden Lake also holds brown bullhead (3 to 12 ft in summer), pumpkinseed (2 to 10 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
8 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 33 ft, is the deepest of them.
Access data: Maine GeoLibrary — Boat Launches (Maine IF&W / DACF). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Boyden Lake specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Boyden Lake is about 34 ft (10 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 chain pickerel, landlocked salmon, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, white perch, brook trout, brown bullhead, pumpkinseed on Boyden Lake.
Mill Brook inflow is the top-rated area: an inflow / creek mouth in about 1 ft of water that rates prime for landlocked salmon in spring. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For chain pickerel, 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 Boyden 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.
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More water nearby: Washington County fishing maps (24 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.