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Rating depth structure for brook trout.
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31-acre lake near Chase Stream Twp. The lake tops out around 29 ft. The depth chart comes from published agency bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Every species below gets its seasonal read from the same numbers driving the chart.
Traced from the shoreline, Horseshoe Pond runs 31 acres with 1 miles of edge. At index 1.3 the outline is almost a bowl — read the depth changes, not the shoreline. Roughly 75% of the water is 15 ft or less, the band where the food chain lives. End to end it runs roughly 0.3 mi, about 0.2 mi across. The water lies in Somerset County. For a second option, Island Pond lies 1 mi north.
In spring, brook trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 15 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 9 to 29 ft before dropping to 3 to 20 ft for winter. Summer brook trout concentrate at Deep basin, a prime-rated deep basin around 28 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a small spoon fished deep or a trolled lake-clear wobbler + worm most summer days.
| 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 | 9 to 29 ft | dawn & dusk | Deep basin (28 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 (9 ft) | Small jigging spoon, Tungsten jig + plastic |
Horseshoe Pond carries 4 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 28 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 Horseshoe Pond specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Maine fishing regulations →
Horseshoe Pond is about 29 ft (9 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.
Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 28 ft of water that rates prime for brook trout in summer. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
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.
Island Pond 1 mi · Dead Stream Pond 1 mi · Long Pond 2 mi · Tobey Pond 3 mi · Ten Thousand Acre Pond 4 mi · Chase Stream Pond 4 mi · Misery Pond 5 mi · Little Berry Pond 6 mi · Upper Misery Pond 6 mi · Durgin Pond 6 mi · Frypan Pond 9 mi · Round Pond 9 mi
See how Horseshoe Pond stacks up: best brook trout lakes in Maine
More water nearby: Somerset County fishing maps (76 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.