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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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15-acre lake near Rainbow 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. The rest of this page walks each species through its year, using the map's own scoring.
On the chart, Doughnut Pond draws 15 acres inside 0.9 miles of shoreline. Index 1.6 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. Roughly 70% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. For a second option, Rainbow Lake lies 1 mi north.
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 31 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 | Shallow bay flat (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (31 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Shoreline break (3 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Doughnut Pond carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 31 ft down.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Maine waters are set by the Maine IFW — and special regulations can apply to Doughnut Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Doughnut 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 Doughnut Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 31 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 Doughnut 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.
Rainbow Lake 1 mi · Bear Pond 2 mi · Woodman Pond 2 mi · Big Beaver Pond 2 mi · Buck Pond 3 mi · Horserace Ponds 3 mi · Little Minister Pond 3 mi · Daisey Pond 4 mi · Big Minister Pond 4 mi · Nahmakanta Lake 4 mi · Little Hurd Pond 4 mi · Fourth Debsconeag Lake 5 mi
See how Doughnut 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.