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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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18-acre lake near Bowdoin College Grant West Twp. The lake tops out around 8 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Below is the species-by-species picture, pulled from the same data the map uses.
Traced from the shoreline, Brown Pond runs 18 acres with 0.7 miles of edge. Its 1.1 shoreline index means few bank features; the contours below do the pattern work. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. The basin spans about 0.3 mi end to end and 0.2 mi across at its widest. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. For a second option, Hedgehog Pond lies 1 mi northeast.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 1 to 8 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 2 to 8 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 8 ft. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 8 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm covers the summer program.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 8 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (8 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 8 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 8 ft | dawn | Deep basin (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 4 structure features on Brown Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 8 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 Brown Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Brown Pond is about 8 ft (2 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 Brown Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 8 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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 Brown 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.
Hedgehog Pond 1 mi · Trout Pond 2 mi · Notch Pond 2 mi · Horseshoe Pond 3 mi · Secret Pond 3 mi · Rum Pond 3 mi · Upper Wilson Pond 4 mi · Mountain Brook Pond 4 mi · Grenell Pond 4 mi · Salmon Pond 4 mi · 2nd Little Lyford Pond 5 mi · 1st Little Lyford Pond 5 mi
See how Brown 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.