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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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171-acre lake near Bowdoin College Grant West Twp. The lake tops out around 35 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Horseshoe Pond draws 170 acres inside 3.1 miles of shoreline. Index 1.7 on the shoreline: a few honest points and pockets, nothing labyrinthine. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 60% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. Call it 0.9 mi long by 0.5 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Piscataquis County. The nearest mapped water is Mountain Brook Pond, 1 mi to the north.
Start shallow in spring: brook trout sit in 2 to 15 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 10 to 30 ft, and winter fish settle into 3 to 20 ft. The spot to know is Break off the point, a drop-off in about 13 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 15 ft | dawn & dusk | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small inline spinner (gold), Tiny spoon |
| Summer | 10 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small spoon fished deep, Trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm |
| Fall | 2 to 15 ft | midday & dawn | Main-lake point (3 ft) | Small spoon (orange), Spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 20 ft | dawn | Break off the point (13 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
The chart marks 6 structure features on Horseshoe Pond; the deepest is Deep basin at about 34 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 Horseshoe Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Horseshoe Pond is about 35 ft (11 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 Horseshoe Pond.
Break off the point is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 13 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 Horseshoe 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.
Mountain Brook Pond 1 mi · Hedgehog Pond 2 mi · 2nd Little Lyford Pond 2 mi · 1st Little Lyford Pond 2 mi · Trout Pond 2 mi · Brown Pond 3 mi · Notch Pond 3 mi · Fogg Pond 4 mi · Mountain Pond 4 mi · Upper Wilson Pond 4 mi · Rum Pond 5 mi · Little Mud Pond 5 mi
See how Horseshoe 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.