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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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16-acre lake near T7 R11 WELS. The lake tops out around 15 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. The season-by-season read for each species follows, from the map's own numbers.
The outline encloses 15 acres, worked by 0.9 miles of shoreline. A middling shoreline index (1.6) gives it some bays to work without being a maze. End to end it runs roughly 0.4 mi. It sits in Piscataquis County. Carpenter Pond sits 1 mi southwest — the closest neighbouring chart.
When the water first warms, brook trout slide up into 2 to 15 ft. There's no big seasonal slide here — summer means 5 to 15 ft, winter 2 to 15 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 14 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 | Shallow bay flat (2 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 5 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | open water | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 2 to 15 ft | dawn | Deep basin (14 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Count 4 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Deep basin, sits near 14 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 Hay Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
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Hay Pond is about 15 ft (5 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 Hay Pond.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 14 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by 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 Hay 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.
Carpenter Pond 1 mi · Little Carpenter Pond 2 mi · Chandler Pond 2 mi · Spring Pond 3 mi · Little Reed Pond 3 mi · Fourth Lake 3 mi · Snake Pond 4 mi · Buckley Pond 4 mi · East Branch Pond 4 mi · Upper Bluffer Pond 4 mi · Big Reed Pond 4 mi · Bluffer Pond 5 mi
See how Hay 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.