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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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115-acre lake near Shawtown Twp. The lake tops out around 25 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 water covers 115 acres wrapped in 3 miles of bank. A middling shoreline index (2) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 91% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. The basin spans about 0.8 mi end to end and 0.5 mi across at its widest. It sits in Piscataquis County. If the bite dies, Third West Branch Pond is 1 mi to the northeast.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. By summer they slide out to 8 to 25 ft, and by winter most fish are in 3 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 23 ft that scores prime in summer. In summer the feeding windows fall in early morning and the evening. Keep a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm rigged through the warm months.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 8 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (23 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (4 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (8 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
First West Branch Pond carries 6 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 23 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 First West Branch Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
First West Branch Pond is about 25 ft (8 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 First West Branch Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 23 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 First West Branch 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.
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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.