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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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360-acre lake near T15 R9 WELS. The lake tops out around 6 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here's the year, species by species, as the scoring engine sees it.
The drawn outline gives you 0.9 miles of bank to pick apart. With a 1.5 development index there's bank structure worth casting at, in moderation. All of it is shallow-zone water — under ~15 ft across the entire basin, so the food chain has the run of the place. Tip to tip the water measures near 0.4 mi with a 0.2-mi widest point. It sits in Aroostook County. Its nearest charted neighbour, Galilee Pond, is 1 mi to the northeast.
Spring brook trout on Crater Pond hold shallow, usually 1 to 6 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 2 to 6 ft in summer, 1 to 6 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Deep basin — deep basin, 6 ft, prime for summer. 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 | 1 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 2 to 6 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 1 to 6 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (2 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 1 to 6 ft | dawn | Deep basin (6 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
4 pieces of structure are mapped here — Deep basin, around 6 ft, is the deepest of them.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Crater Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Crater Pond is about 6 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 Crater Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 6 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout 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 Crater 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.
Galilee Pond 1 mi · Denny Pond 1 mi · North Pond 1 mi · Gardner Pond 1 mi · Upper Pond 2 mi · Deboullie Lake 2 mi · Island Pond 2 mi · Pushineer Pond 3 mi · 5th Pelletier Brook Lk 3 mi · Little Black Pd North 3 mi · Stink Pond 3 mi · 6th Pelletier Brook Lk 3 mi
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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.