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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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50-acre lake near T7 R9 NWP. The lake tops out around 58 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
On the chart, East Chairback Pond draws 49 acres inside 1.7 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 53% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.3 mi wide at the broadest reach. The water lies in Piscataquis County. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: West Chairback Pond, 1 mi south of here.
Spring puts brook trout in skinny water — 2 to 15 ft is the zone. Warm water sends them out to 10 to 30 ft; cold water stacks them in 3 to 20 ft. Break off the point is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 18 ft, rated prime for summer brook trout. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. 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 | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (18 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (7 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (18 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on East Chairback Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 53 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 East Chairback Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
East Chairback Pond is about 58 ft (18 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 East Chairback Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 18 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. The interactive chart above rates every 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 East Chairback 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.
West Chairback Pond 1 mi · Big Houston Pond 3 mi · Little Houston Pond 4 mi · Trout Pond 5 mi · 1st Little Lyford Pond 5 mi · Greenwood Pond 5 mi · Spruce Mtn Ponds-West 6 mi · 2nd Little Lyford Pond 6 mi · Hedgehog Pond 7 mi · Horseshoe Pond 7 mi · Little Benson Pond 7 mi · Brown Pond 7 mi
See how East Chairback 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.