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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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98-acre lake near Hammond Twp. 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. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 98 acres of water rimmed by 2.7 miles of bank. Index 1.9 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Littoral water — the productive band under ~15 ft — makes up 84% of this chart. End to end it runs roughly 1.1 mi, about 0.3 mi across. You'll find it in Somerset County. The nearest mapped water is Dubois Pond, 1 mi to the southwest.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: brook trout in 2 to 15 ft. As the season builds they drop to 10 to 30 ft, wintering in 3 to 20 ft. Top water on the chart: Deep basin, a deep basin in the 28 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (28 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (10 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (22 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Cheney Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 28 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 Cheney Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Cheney Pond 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 brook trout on Cheney Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Open the map above to see every rated 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 Cheney 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.
Dubois Pond 1 mi · Upper Wellman Pond 2 mi · Lower Welman Pond 2 mi · Dority Pond 2 mi · Mary Petuche Pond 2 mi · Penobscot Lake 3 mi · Hutch Pond 3 mi · Hall Pond 3 mi · Dingley Pond 3 mi · Little Dingley Pond 4 mi · Upper Dingley Pond 5 mi · Big Grenier Pond 5 mi
See how Cheney Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Somerset County fishing maps (76 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.